Statera 'Imbera' Chardonnay 2022

This wine is made from 15 yr old Willamette grapes, sees whole cluster pressing and spontaneous fermentation. Aged on the lees in neutral French oak for 16 months. This Chardonnay screams lemon with juniper and basil, apricot, hints of green apple, orange zest and a bit of biscuit. On the palate more apple, with lemon oil, hazelnut, and herby salt. Bursting with acidity, and texturally creamy.

The winemaker: Statera Cellars is owned and operated by two friends, Meredith Bell and Luke Wylde. They are the first winery in the Willamette to exclusively make Chardonnay – they love the grape and have a mission to showcase its potential and diversity. Using traditional winemaking practices results in wines that are compelling and alive. Lares is a small label focused on working with grapes outside of Chardonnay and creating even more honest and eclectic cuvées.