ROCO Winery: 2015 Gravel Road Chardonnay

Limited-quantities remain: $30

This 2015 Chardonnay is a blend of our three favorite Chardonnay vineyards in the Willamette Valley: Gran Moraine, Marsh Estate, and Knudsen Vineyards. The first two vineyards grow in low to mid elevation, in sandstone-shale derived soils that provide a lovely creamy texture. While Knudsen Vineyards is located at a high elevation in volcanic derived soil that adds a racy minerality to this unique Chardonnay.

“The aromas are a blend of warmer-riper fruit and traditional cold climate Willamette Chardonnay. Look for Asian pear and yellow skinned apple center with lovely citrus zest and white flower scents finishing with roasted hazelnut. This is a very rich, concentrated Chardonnay on the palate.” -Rollin Soles, Winemaker

Wine Enthusiast: 92 points