Bergström 'Old Stones' Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2020

Old Stones Chardonnay is the baby sister to Bergström's Sigrid Chardonnay, a selection of fresh-fruited and mineral-laden barrels of wine to highlight Oregon Chardonnay at its most charming an elegant.  Winemaker: Josh Bergström Varieties: Chardonnay Farming: Biodynamic Terroir: Estate-sourced from Bergström, Winery Block, La Spirale, Silice, & Le Pré du Col Vineyards in Dundee Hills, Ribbon Ridge, and Chehalem Mountains AVAs. Chardonnay represents about 15% of total Bergström estate acreage. Vine Age: Average 25 years old Soil: Balanced blend of marine sedimentary sand on sandstone bedrock/shales and red, volcanic soils on basalt Exposure: Primarily south-facing at elevations between 375 & 500 feet Vinification: Whole-cluster,”champagne-style,” gentle, and lengthy press. Native fermentation in 10-15% new French oak barriques and select large format vessels (oval foudres, puncheons, and demi-muids). 100% malolactic and alcoholic fermentation (no residual sugars or mali