1995, the year Chaleur Blanc was released.
Producing Bordeaux-style white wine was unheard of in Washington State at the time.
This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, fermented in French oak barrels, and has a striking "creme brulée" flavor.
Served three times at the White House and rivaling its French counterparts in quality and exceptional value, Chaleur Blanc has become one of the winery's most important blends.
The 2022 Chaleur Blanc is bright, energetic and has a wonderful sense of tension immediately upon release.
Compared to more recent vintages, the classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas, particularly of gooseberry, are more pronounced, followed by green apple, apricot and white flower aromas.
The palate offers notes of lemon brioche and peach mascarpone, with a hint of flint minerality.
The finish is smooth, long and captivatingly fresh.
This wine can be enjoyed now or aged for 10 years or more to fully experience its beautiful complexity and evolution.
After whole-cluster pressing, the wine is fermented in 90% French oak (60% new barrels) and 10% stainless steel tanks, partially using wild yeasts, and aged on the lees for 7 months.