I believe that one of the best Furioso wines I have ever made was our 2015 Chardonnay. I really dig those more mature and complex aromatics that Chardonnay gets when it is aged on fine lees for an extended period of time. For those of you lucky enough to know what I am talking about, here comes our 2018 Piano Piano Chardonnay. Made from our very own estate grapes on our new vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton (Trovato), this wine slowly (“piano” in Italian) evolved for 17 months in two neutral barriques. This small production (55 cases) will delight Chardonnay afficionados, or may open your mind to what else Chardonnay can be. ~ Winemaker Dom Mahé
Finally! This 2018 vintage is our very first estate Chardonnay! Picked early to preserve a zesty acidity, the wine was naturally fermented in neutral French oak and aged in these same barriques for over ten months before bottling. On the nose, the wine is very expressive and shows bright stone fruit with notes of lilac and pear. On the palate, the taste is supple and polished, offering an elegant structure that leads to a clean finish teeming with minerals and wet stone-like flavors. With only 320 cases made, this beauty will go fast!
“Plenty of attractive aromas of ripe nectarines and peaches here, framed in gently savory elements. The palate has a very succulent, fresh feel with a smooth, juicy impression at the finish. Drink or hold.” 93pts | JamesSuckling.com
