00 Wines Chardonnay VGW 2022

The 00 Wines VGW Chardonnay is the flagship blend from Willamette Valley, reflecting the unique imprint of each vintage. Sourced from historic, acclaimed vineyards across the valley, this wine is crafted using the innovative "Black Chardonnay Method." The grapes undergo foot crushing and overnight skin contact, followed by a long press cycle for optimal phenolic extraction. With no sulfites added, the juice is transferred directly into barrels, where it ages for 12 months on the lees, followed by 6 months in stainless steel. The result is a beautifully balanced Chardonnay with depth, elegance, and vibrant character.

2022 was an unusual but ultimately successful vintage. Despite a unique April frost event, the growing season was exceptionally favorable due to later ripening with a late October pick date which resulted in fresh natural acidity and delicious fruit flavors.

00 Wines is a family-owned, critically acclaimed winery nestled in the heart of the Northern Willamette Valley, Oregon’s renowned wine region. Founded in 2015 by first-generation American and renowned west coast wine industry business lawyer Chris Hermann and his wife Kathryn Hermann, 00 Wines has quickly become one of the most talked about and collected American wine brands.  Although the company is headquartered in the Northern Willamette Valley in Oregon, the team also produces Grand Cru Champagne and Grand Cru Burgundy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Ratings:
RP 97 points from International Wine Report: 
“The 2022 00 Wines Chardonnay ‘VGW’ from the Willamette Valley showcases a striking neon light lemon core with a watery rim. On the nose, it reveals layers of lemon citrus, fresh yellow pear, and delicate white floral notes, all intertwined with a hint of white clay, dusty herbs, and crushed volcanic stones. The palate is remarkable, with an incredible backbone of acidity that provides impeccable balance and structure. The finish is long and lingering, with the vibrant acidity and mineral-driven complexity leaving a lasting impression. This Chardonnay is beautifully crafted, with a finish that extends for minutes. Can $75 be a value? Here it can! 1500 cases made. Highly recommended.”

Vinous 92 points from Eric Guido:
"The 2022 Chardonnay 2022 VGW tempts the imagination with an evergreen freshness before adding enriching notes of crushed oyster shell and raw almond. This is energetic and mineral-intense, with a stimulating core of zesty acidity and saline-tinged green apple fruit. A sensation of liquid stone adds further complexity as a sour burst of lime and salt lingers through the long, cheek-puckering finale. There is so much tension and verve within, which makes the 2022 a real standout amongst its peers."

Region: Oregon, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.4%

00 Wines VGW Chardonnay 是來自威拉米特谷的旗艦混釀，體現了每個年份的獨特印記。這款酒來自於谷中歷史悠久的著名葡萄園，採用創新的“黑色霞多麗製作法”精心釀造。葡萄經過腳踩和過夜皮接觸，然後經過長時間壓榨，以獲得最佳的酚類提取物。在壓盤時不添加亞硫酸鹽，果汁直接轉入橡木桶中，並在酒糟上陳釀12個月，隨後在不銹鋼中完成6個月的陳釀。最終呈現出一款平衡完美、深度優雅且充滿生氣的霞多麗。

2022年是一個不尋常但最終成功的年份。儘管四月發生了獨特的霜凍事件，但由於隨後的生長季節極為有利，並在十月底進行晚期採摘，這使得葡萄酒擁有新鮮的天然酸度和美味的水果風味。

00 Wines是一家家族擁有、備受好評的酒莊,位於俄勒岡州著名的北威拉米特谷。該酒莊由美籍華裔著名西海岸葡萄酒行業商業律師Chris Hermann及其妻子Kathryn Hermann於2015年創立。儘管公司總部位於俄勒岡州的北威拉米特谷,但他們的團隊同時也生產頂級香檳和勃艮第的夏多內及黑皮諾葡萄酒。自創立以來,00 Wines已迅速成為美國最受關注和收藏的葡萄酒品牌之一。

地區：美國俄勒岡州
葡萄品種：100% 夏多內
規格: 750ml
酒精度：13.4%

評分：
International Wine Report 97 分：“2022 年 00 Wines 威拉米特谷霞多麗 ‘VGW’ 展示出鮮明的霓虹檸檬核心，邊緣水潤。鼻腔中展現出多層次的檸檬柑橘、新鮮黃色梨和細緻的白花香氣，與白色粘土、灰塵香草和破碎火山石的微妙氣息交織在一起。口感非凡，擁有令人驚艷的酸度支撐，提供無可挑剔的平衡和結構。餘韻悠長，活潑的酸度和礦物驅動的複雜性給人留下深刻的印象。這款霞多麗精工製作，餘韻可持續數分鐘。75 加元能算是價值嗎？在這裡可以！共生產 1500 箱。強烈推薦。”