Varietal

69% Sauvignon Blanc

31% Semillon

Appellation

Columbia Valley AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 3 to 10 Years

Vineyard

Boushey

Sagemoor

Klipsun

Phinny Hill

Conner Lee

2023 Chaleur Blanc

The 2023 Chaleur Blanc wears the concentration of the vintage well, with prominent aromas of ripe apricot, honeydew melon, lemongrass, and green apple leaping from the glass. This compelling wine is layered with stone fruit flavors, delicate herbaceous notes, and rich oak spice, creating a complex and sensational effort that is remarkably approachable. The acid is firm and well-integrated with the rich, creamy flavors of lemon brioche, honeysuckle, and pie dough. The 2023 vintage demonstrates Chaleur Blanc at its best and will surely cellar beautifully for the next 15+ years.

$40

94 Points – Cellar Stocker

— Sean P. Sullivan NW Wine Report

94 Points – Cellar Stocker

This is a 69/31% blend of Sauvignon Blanc (Sagemoor, Phinney Hill, Olsen, Boushey, Vineyard 10) and Sémillon (Klipsun, Boushey, Conner Lee). Fermented in French oak (42% new) along with stainless steel (12%), the aromas are tightly coiled, opening with notes of toast, pink grapefruit, herb, tropical fruit, nut oil, and fig. Full-bodied, layered pineapple, kiwi, and papaya flavors follow, bringing outrageous richness and texture. An extremely long finish caps it off. It’s glorious, drinking best with a very light chill. Enjoy from 2025 to 2033. 13.6% alcohol. Natural cork. Sean P. Sullivan NW Wine Report

July 2024

Additional Scores:

94

Owen Bargreen

April 2024

94

Paul Gregutt’s NW Wine Guide

August 2024

92-94

Jeb Dunnuck

July 2024

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