Day Wines Van Duzer Corridor Mondeuse Johan Vineyard Achelous 2022 NO20230809 Chardonnay the lift

Chardonnay the lift

who in 2010 took over his grandparents' three hectares around Avize and chased a childhood dream

the wine balances generous peach and apricot with crème anglaise and wildflower honey

and frozen strawberries in an almost otherworldly sensory journey

Day Wines Van Duzer Corridor Mondeuse Johan Vineyard Achelous 2022 NO20230809 Chardonnay the liftNamed for a Greek river god, this bottling of Mondeusea rare alpine varietal for Oregoncomes from Johan Vineyard's biodynamic (Demeter certified) site in the Van Duzer Corridor. Glacial marine soils, granite deposits, and cool Pacific winds create structured, aromatic fruit with natural acidity. Fermented with 20% whole clusters and aged in neutral oaka distinctive expression of place and an exploration of alternative varietals in Willamette Valley.