Statera 'Unicas' Chardonnay 2021

Statera Cellars is owned and operated by two friends, Meredith Bell and Luke Wylde. Their mission is to make delicious, honest Chardonnay from the most distinct vineyards in their region. They are the first winery in the Willamette Valley to exclusively make Chardonnay. They love the grape and want to showcase its potential and diversity in the Pacific Northwest. Their wines are made using natural and traditional winemaking practices, resulting in wines that are compelling and markedly alive. All of their fruit is sourced from vineyards with whom they have long-term contracts with, sometimes empowering these growers to transition to organics, while ensuring that all of the workers associated with their project are paid a living wage. This ‘Unicas’ is an orangish Chardonnay. It's 50% direct press chardonnay blended with 50% skin contact chardonnay, all from Royer Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. We love the texture of this wine, with just a touch of phenolics combined with the richness from the long lees aging. Perfect with those Fall flavors like a roasted squash risotto!