2022 Chardonnay Pétillant-Naturel

Chardonnay Pétillant-Naturel | $40

The first crop of CHO’s 2022 vintage was from the north shore of Lake Chelan, Washington. It is encompassed completely within the larger Columbia Valley AVA with a higher elevation and more temperate climate than more southern AVAs in the Columbia Valley. Gravelly sandy loam soil.

• Wine Enthusiast Rating 90
• Production: 200 cases
• Release: May 2023

Pairs with: adobado tacos, fried chicken, French fries

Vineyard data: Four Lakes Vineyard, Lake Chelan, Washington.

Alcohol: 12.4%

Working with Chardonnay from a single vineyard, Dave coins this a “method Dave” pet-nat. Whole cluster pressed, fermented to dry in stainless steel tanks, tiraged like a champagne style bubbly at 3 atm pressure, but released without disgorgement or dosage.