Purple Hands - Haakon Lenai Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Purple Hands
Country	United States
Region	Oregon
Subregion	Dundee Hills
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	120844
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Purple Hands Description

Founded in 2005, Purple Hands works passionately to offer an experience of humble luxury—drawn from the details of a deep geologic story, expressed through authentically Oregon Pinot noir and Chardonnay.

Estate

Purple Hands Vineyards celebrates site-specific pinot noir and chardonnay that unearth the Willamette Valley’s long evolutionary history. Using traditional winemaking techniques, they strive to produce wines that convey an honest expression of each of their vineyards—its grapevines and cultivation, soil and stone, sunshine and rain. All of their wines undergo native fermentation and remain unfined and unfiltered at bottling to preserve their natural, wild character. Achieving elegance in this pursuit is the passion and art of their craft. Over the past 40 years, Cody’s family has created a legacy of quality in the Oregon wine industry. Their winemaking styles and techniques helped Oregon’s Willamette Valley become the premium Pinot noir producing region in the world. At Purple Hands, Cody continues to build on the standard of excellence initiated by the previous generation.

Vineyard

Haakon Lenai Vineyard is a 35 acre property located in the Dundee Hills. It’s southeast facing and 100% Jory soil (Volcanic). It ranges in elevation from 400ft to 700ft. This Vineyard was originally planted by Jon Jennison and was previously called Thistle Vineyard. Cody and Marque acquired the vineyard in 2019 and have since renamed the site after their children’s middle names; Haakon/Lenai.

93 Points -Jamessuckling.com

93 Points -Wine Spectator
"A white that slowly reveals itself, with pear and nectarine flavors giving way to lemon verbena, picking up spice and caramel notes on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 425 cases made." - Tim Fish

94 Points -Wine Enthusiast
"It's all orchards and rainstorms with this Chardonnay. The wine's tart Gravenstein apple aroma is complemented by a touch of toasted filberts and the aroma of ozone and a granite patio after a warm summer rainstorm. A sour green apple flavor is softened by notes of lemon gelato and green tea, with zippy acidity and a fresh mouthfeel." — Michael Alberty