2023 Walter Scott X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Alessandro Viola 22% Merlot

22% Merlot

for over 100 years this has been the most lauded site in the entire Nahe wine growing region

This corner of California exudes a vibe unlike any other part of the state

It is classified as Vino Rosso

The two lots were fermented using all native yeast and about 30% whole clusters in small 1 -1

2023 Walter Scott X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Alessandro Viola 22% MerlotDry farmed, high elevation site on volcanic basalt with marine sediment overlay. Organically farmed, whole cluster pressed, native yeast fermentation in oak (mostly neutral), full malo, aged ~12 months on lees without btonnage. The 2023 is taut and minerallemon oil, crushed stone, and Eola wind tension. Benchmark Willamette Chardonnay with Burgundian precision.