92pts | International Wine Report
Tasting Notes
Topical sensations lift from the glass with sweet oak spice and echo on the palate with a coating texture of lemon meringue, crushed rock and chamomille. The rich texture finds balance with a clean saline finish.
Technical Information
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: Clos CheValle
AVA: Lake Chelan
ABV%: 13.50
Case Production: 250
Aging: Hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and cold settled in tank for 24 hours prior to barrel fermentation in 20% New French Oak. Malolactic fermentation conducted in barrel, aged on primary lees for 10 months with judicious lees stirring. Bottled unfined & unfiltered.
"Showing a pale lemon core that transitions to a watery rim, the 2025 Rocky Pond CCV Chardonnay from Lake Chelan opens with distinct aromatics of toasted savory herbs and sweet white jasmine. Aged for 10 months in 20% new French oak, it incorporates subtle secondary notes of white button mushroom alongside ripe starfruit. The palate is comfortably medium-bodied, unfolding broad across the tongue with moderate acidity offering balance and structure. A subtle herbal note anchors the supple texture, carrying through to a dry, harmonious finish. 230 cases made." 92pts - International Wine Report
