Today we continue our journey of Oregon wine. Bill Stoller is an Oregon wine visionary. His namesake winery, Stoller, dates back to 1993 when Bill Stoller acquired a family property from his cousin. Immediately Stoller saw potential to grow world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Two years after the acquisition he planted 10 acres each of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and fast forward to today the vineyard is now the largest contiguous vineyard in Oregon's Dundee Hills. The property spans 400 acres, with 225 acres focused on growing vines at elevations ranging from 220 to 640 feet. Ten varietals are planted in this vineyard, including Viognier, Pinot Meunier and even Aligote.
Chehalem winemaker Katie Santora has created another beautiful Rose as well. I adored the 2022 Chehalem Rose (OB, 91) which very fresh and shows tart red fruit flavors. Learn more about this outstanding Oregon winery at https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com and chehalemwines.com and here are my reviews of the the beautiful new wines by Stoller, Chehalem and Chemistry.
2022 Chemistry Sauvignon Blanc- This Columbia Valley offering shows Japanese pear, green papaya, gooseberry and stony minerals on the palate, with a smooth texture. Enjoy this outstanding value now and over the next few years. Drink 2023-2026- 90
2022 Chemistry ‘Oregon’ Pinot Gris- Very approachable once on the mouth, the 2022 Chemistry Pinot Gris shows straightforward starfruit and pear notes with plenty of bright acidity to back things up. Drink 2023-2026- 89
2022 Chehalem Pinot Gris- The 2022 Pinot Gris by Chehalem is smooth on the mouth with white peach, green apple and copious minerals on the palate. Enjoy this excellent value now. Drink 2023-2027- 90
2022 Chehalem ‘Inox’ Chardonnay- The 2022 ‘Inox’ was stored in stainless steel before bottling. It displays loads of bright acidity with vanilla cream, pear and pink grapefruit flavors alongside the good level of tension on the palate. Finishing long with copious minerals, enjoy now and over the next several years. This is a great foil for fresh oysters. Drink 2023-2028- 91
2022 Stoller Chardonnay- The outstanding 2022 Stoller Chardonnay shows a soft mouthfeel and is brimming with bright acidity. Layers of Pink Lady apple, brioche and shades of kumquat all come together nicely on the palate. Drink 2023-2029- 91
2022 Stoller Rose- Really good from this slightly cooler vintage, the 2022 Stoller Rose shows gobs of finesse with citrus rind, gooseberry and melon flavors alongside hints of wild strawberry. Nicely textured, this is great, mouth-watering Rose to enjoy now. Drink 2023-2027- 91
2022 Chehalem Rose- Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, the 2022 Chehalem Rose offers a soft texture with very juicy guava, red currant and salmonberry flavors on the palate. Fresh and vibrant, with plenty of finesse, enjoy now and over the next several years. Drink 2023-2027- 91