{"product_id":"phelps-creek-vineyards-chardonnay-2022","title":"Phelps Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.7 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100 % Chardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Columbia Gorge AVA, Oregon, USA (Hood River valley, south-facing slopes of Mt. Defiance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Pale gold with glints of green. Aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, and golden apple intertwine with white blossom, wet stone, and a whisper of toast. Medium-bodied on the palate, balancing juicy orchard-fruit richness with vibrant citrus acidity and a subtle saline edge. Hints of hazelnut, baked brioche, and vanilla emerge mid-palate, leading to a long, poised, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: Phelps Creek Chardonnay is sourced from 25- to 35-year-old Dijon and Wente clones planted on volcanic and basalt-tuff soils at 300–400 m elevation. Whole-cluster pressed; wild-yeast fermentation in 228 L French oak barrels (≈25 % new). Aged 10 months sur lie with periodic bâtonnage for texture, then bottled unfiltered with minimal SO₂. Sustainable\/Salmon-Safe certified and vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Ideal with Dungeness crab, seared sea-scallops, roast chicken with herbs, creamy polenta, chanterelle risotto, or triple-cream cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: Founded in 1990 by airline-pilot-turned-vigneron Bob Morus, Phelps Creek Vineyards overlooks the Columbia River near Hood River. The estate’s high-elevation, wind-swept slopes enjoy warm days, cool nights, and steady Gorge breezes, yielding grapes of excellent natural acidity and tension. Under consulting Burgundian winemaker Alexandrine Roy, the cellar follows low-intervention methods to craft balanced, terroir-focused wines that bridge Old-World elegance with Pacific Northwest purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Well Crafted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897114992897,"sku":"phelpscreekvineyard","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/Untitleddesign_53_16ac851f-ab8d-4016-8329-a7ef5c3062f2_720x-2x.jpg?v=1784849072","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/phelps-creek-vineyards-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}