Experience the elegance of our Chardonnay Reserve—crisp, refined, and perfectly balanced. A special unfiltered release, it features Chardonnay grapes aged in new and neutral French oak for soft hints of butter, toffee, vanilla, and caramel. It’s the perfect bottle to elevate any occasion.
ABV: 13.6
ML: 750
AVA: Yakima Valley, WA
Oaking/Aging: Fermented and aged in exclusively French oak. 30% new oak and 70% neutral oak.
Awards:
Silver at the 2024 Texas International Wine Competition
Bronze at the 2023 Great American International Wine Competition
Refined, Not Overpowering – A touch of malolactic fermentation for silkiness without heavy butteriness
Perfect Balance – Crisp acidity with soft, buttery richness
Limited Unfiltered Release – A unique expression of our Chardonnay
Creamy & Buttery Dishes – Buttery notes pair with mushroom risotto, fettuccine Alfredo, and truffle pasta.
Poultry & White Meats – A balance of richness and freshness goes nicely with roast chicken, turkey, and pork tenderloin.
Seafood & Shellfish – crisp acidity enhances butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, and garlic shrimp.
Explore more pairings and get a recipe for seared sea bass in our seafood pairing guide.
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
Winemaker's Notes: Chardonnay was an early love for me and must for our Cellar Beast winemaking program. In my opinion this is one of the hardest wine to get perfect and every year is a pursuit of capturing the perfect balance to allow Chardonnay to showcase it full complexity without any one element overpowering the others. Our Chardonnay is balancing act of keeping the fruit characteristics alive while building a creamy full palate and just a kiss of new oak, again all these elements working in perfect harmony.
Sourced from Meek Vineyard in Yakima Valley, this Cabernet Franc wine is a tribute to the Loire Valley style. Bursting with crushed violets, dark fruit, and a meaty depth, it’s crafted by Head Winemaker Matt Check. Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years. A true passion project—experience it today!
Aging Potential – Built to drink now but will age beautifully for 10+ years, evolving in depth and character.
Art Meets Wine – Label artwork by Assistant Winemaker Aaron Gratch, reflecting the creativity behind every bottle.
Handcrafted & Small-Batch – Made with meticulous care, ensuring each bottle represents the highest quality.
ABV: 13.9
ML: 750
AVA: Yakima Valley, Washington State
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Difficulty Level
Fast-growing and easy to care for, this is a great choice for beginner aquascape enthusiasts. Does not require CO2 supplementation.
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This beautiful, full-bodied wine is a defined Chardonnay resembling an elegant French style. This wine is unfiltered as to not lose any lush aromas or taste. The winemakers have added barrel character with the best white oak sourced from the premier forests in France with a softer touch of new oak in contrast to the Napa Valley style.
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