Statera 'Remix' Vol II 2021 (750 ml)

50% chardonnay, 50% chenin blanc, from Abbey Road Farm Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton AVA. This is another new wine for us, under our remix series, where we explore chardonnay with other grape varieties. The chardonnay was direct pressed then fermented and aged in neutral oak for 16 months, and the chenin spent 3 days on skins prior to pressing and fermenting and aging in neutral french oak, and the two were blended just prior to bottling. The chardonnay brings richness while the chenin brings racy acidity, creating a refreshing balanced wine.

Winemaking: We're introducing a new remix series, where we combine Chardonnay with other grapes, from the same vineyard. Our second release is a blend of Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc that is pretty plush on the palate. The chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed and then fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 16 months. The chenin grapes spent three days on skins prior to pressing, and then fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 16 months. The two were blended just prior to bottling.

Statera Cellars is owned and operated by two friends, Meredith Bell and Luke Wylde. Since 2014, it has been our mission to make delicious, honest Chardonnay from the most distinct vineyards in our region. We are one of the only wineries in the Willamette Valley to exclusively make Chardonnay—we love the grape and want to showcase its potential and diversity in the Pacific Northwest. Our wines are made using natural and traditional winemaking practices, resulting in wines that are compelling and markedly alive.

We work with farmers who are true stewards of the land, who see the vineyard as part of an ecosystem, and do their best to grow grapes in a way that respects and celebrates diversity. We genuinely believe that these farmers get most of the credit for the quality of our wine. 

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