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Purple Hands Chardonnay Dundee Reserve 2022 750ml

size
750ml
country
United States
region
Oregon
appellation
Willamette Valley
subappellation
Dundee Hills
WE
92
WS
92
JS
91
Additional vintages
2022 2021
WE
92
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
This 100% stainless steel stunner brings all the tart lemon and green apple aromas your olfactory system can process. There's also an earthy/starchy note similar to fresh corn masa. Restrained alcohol and frisky acidity are perfect backdrops for lively flavors of yellow grapefruit, anise, rosemary and sage. ... More details
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Purple Hands Chardonnay Dundee Reserve 2022 750ml

SKU 953770
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$42.80
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Professional Ratings
WE
92
WS
92
JS
91
WE
92
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
This 100% stainless steel stunner brings all the tart lemon and green apple aromas your olfactory system can process. There's also an earthy/starchy note similar to fresh corn masa. Restrained alcohol and frisky acidity are perfect backdrops for lively flavors of yellow grapefruit, anise, rosemary and sage.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
This vibrant, refreshing version builds richness and polish as it takes on pear, nectarine and orange blossom accents, which linger at length. Drink now. 637 cases made.
JS
91
Rated 91 by James Suckling
Notes of mangoes, peaches and sliced pears with hints of honeysuckle, walnuts and pastry crust. Medium- to full-bodied, vivid and juicy with some chalkiness. Fresh and mouthwatering. Drink or hold.
Winery
The Dundee Reserve Chardonnay is very expressive with lemon meringue, graham cracker, crisp green apple and pineapple. Great balance and intensity with a very long finish. A delicious wine for any fine cuisine.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
United States
region
Oregon
appellation
Willamette Valley
subappellation
Dundee Hills
Additional vintages
2022 2021
Overview
The Dundee Hills are alive with the scent of this wine. Golden Delicious apple and earthy hyacinth aromas fill the air, along with a mineral touch of talc. Then, lemon butter and green tea flavors waltz with notes of almond, peach and basil. Aged in concrete and stainless steel, this is a sleek, acidity-driven beauty. (Editors’ Choice)
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Varietal: Chardonnay

For most people, the Chardonnay grape varietal is one of the quintessential white wine grapes. It isn't difficult to understand why; Chardonnay may well have started off in regions of France (where it is still used widely today in both single variety white wines as well as sparkling Champagne wines) but it is now grown in every wine producing country in the world. Indeed, it was the New World that took Chardonnay to some exciting new extremes – this relatively neutral grape has the fantastic ability to carry much of its terroir in the bottle, resulting in a fascinating range of flavors and styles. Furthermore, Chardonnay is one of the few white wine grapes which is well suited to aging, as can be seen in some of the excellent produce consistently coming out of Burgundy, and elsewhere in the world. With everything from buttery, creamy characteristics to vibrant tropical fruit notes, Chardonnay will never cease to surprise and impress.
barrel

Region: Oregon

Whilst the Oregon wine industry didn't really take off until the 1960s, it actually has a wine-making history which stretches back to the pioneer days, with the first successful vineyards being cultivated back in the early 19th century. Today, Oregon is the United States' third biggest wine producing state, with over three hundred wineries operating there and making the most of the cooler climatic conditions which characterise much of the region, and have proved ideal for the growing of a range of fine grape varietals. The state is best known for their Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wines, but also produces excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling grapes. The valleys and mountainsides of Oregon are also excellent for producing Old World classic varietals alongside American hybrid grapes, and the state has become renowned as a trailblazer in the field of organic, vegan and biodynamic wines.
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Country: United States

The first European settlers to consider growing grapevines in the United States must have been delighted when they discovered the now famous wine regions within California, Oregon and elsewhere. Not even in the Old World are there such fertile valleys, made ideal for vine cultivation by the blazing sunshine, long, hot summers and oceanic breezes. As such, it comes as little surprise that today more than eighty-nine percent of United States wines are grown in the valleys and on the mountainsides of California, where arguably some of the finest produce in the world is found. However, American wine does not begin and end with California, and due to the vast size of the country and the incredible range of terrains and climates found within the United States, there is probably no other country on earth which produces such a massive diversity of wines. From ice wines in the northern states, to sparkling wines, aromatized wines, fortified wines, reds, whites, rosés and more, the United States has endless surprises in store for lovers of New World wines.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley in Oregon may not be the most famous of the United States' wine regions, but it has a reputation for producing high quality wines which are the very essence of the land they are grown on, and it is consistently gaining international attention for its beautiful Pinot Noir wines. The wines of Willamette Valley are generally fruit-forward, elegant and lush, and full of the fine features of their terroir, making them a fascinating range of wines for lovers of New World produce. Whilst Pinot Noir is by far the most common grape grown in Willamette Valley, wineries of this region have a reputation for innovation and experimentation within viticultural circles, and are ever expanding their portfolios and experimenting with new varietals. As such, Willamette Valley is a highly interesting region to look into, with an impressive array of well crafted, delicious wines.
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Varietal: Chardonnay

For most people, the Chardonnay grape varietal is one of the quintessential white wine grapes. It isn't difficult to understand why; Chardonnay may well have started off in regions of France (where it is still used widely today in both single variety white wines as well as sparkling Champagne wines) but it is now grown in every wine producing country in the world. Indeed, it was the New World that took Chardonnay to some exciting new extremes – this relatively neutral grape has the fantastic ability to carry much of its terroir in the bottle, resulting in a fascinating range of flavors and styles. Furthermore, Chardonnay is one of the few white wine grapes which is well suited to aging, as can be seen in some of the excellent produce consistently coming out of Burgundy, and elsewhere in the world. With everything from buttery, creamy characteristics to vibrant tropical fruit notes, Chardonnay will never cease to surprise and impress.
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