Crowley
Crowley Chardonnay
White wine
4.5
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Crowley Chardonnay is an oaked, creamy white wine, hailing from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The vineyards that supply the grapes for this wine are located in the McMinnville Coast Range. The soils have a volcanic origin, lending a subtle smoky note to the wine. Grapes are hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then matured for around one year on the lees in barrel, with a further 6 months in steel on lees prior to bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Crowley Chardonnay displays a delightful golden hue in the glass.The nose is a little reticent at first, slowly revealing notes of ripe orchard and stone fruits, such as apple, pear and peach, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The wine has a rich and creamy texture, with a balanced acidity that adds freshness and zip to the palate. The medium length finish is energetic, marked by a hint of savory yeastiness that offsets the ripe stone fruit flavors.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Crowley
Region: Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry.
Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.CUSTOMER RATING
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