{"product_id":"lingua-franca-bunker-hill-chardonnay","title":"Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e$56.99 on 6+ bottles (use code 6saves3 at checkout)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 3, 3);\"\u003e93+ pts Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2022 Chardonnay Bunker Hill is dreamy, blending confectionary spices with chamomile and mint before giving way to freshly sliced nectarines and lime zest. This is supple and round with depths of ripe apple and pear, further intensified by brisk acidity as crunchy mineral tones slowly saturate. A saline tinge lingers along with sweet tannins as the mouth waters for more through the long and wickedly fresh finale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Chardonnay Bunker Hill’s core of stone fruit is accented by touches of honey, lemon curd and citrus blossoms on the nose. The light-bodied palate is silky and refreshing with concentrated, softly honeyed flavors and a long, energetic finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar. \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e(We're here now!)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage with finely chiseled features at Bunker Hill. Our Bunker Hill Estate Vineyard in the South Salem Hills and is the oldest source of fruit for any of our wines, having been planted in 1995 to CH76. It is among the earliest of the Dijon-clone plantings in Oregon, situated on the remnant of a pioneer farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were picked to maximize freshness and tension in the finished wine. 67% Whole cluster pressed, 33% crushed and then pressed, settled in tank for 24 hours on average, then barrel fermented in a combination of 26% new, 600 liter puncheons and 74% old French oak barriques and puncheons from diverse coopers. Full malolactic fermentation completed spontaneously in each barrel. After 11 months aging on lees, the wines were combined in tank with their lees for five months prior to bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WILLAMETTE VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67957910667398,"sku":"JB4051775","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/linguafrancaavnichardbottle.jpg?v=1794666889","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/lingua-franca-bunker-hill-chardonnay","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}