{"product_id":"williamette-valley-averaen-chardonnay-2021-750-ml","title":"Williamette Valley Averaen Chardonnay 2021 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAveræn Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant Oregon Chardonnay crafted to showcase the freshness, texture, and distinctive cool-climate character of the Willamette Valley. Made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expressive white wine balances precise acidity with impressive structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2021 vintage, Averæn focused on fruit from the \u003cstrong\u003eFern Creek and Giving Tree vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, both situated in the Mount Pisgah area of Oregon's Willamette Valley. These vineyard sites combine distinctive marine sedimentary and volcanic soils with cooling influences that encourage a long growing season and help preserve the grapes' natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003enative yeast fermentation in a combination of oak and stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by partial malolactic conversion. It is then aged for \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in tank and barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a small proportion of new French oak barrels. This thoughtful approach builds texture and complexity without overwhelming the Chardonnay's bright fruit and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, \u003cstrong\u003eAveræn 2021 Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a vibrant citrus-driven profile led by \u003cstrong\u003elemon and lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by intriguing notes of \u003cstrong\u003emarzipan and marigold\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate combines crisp acidity with satisfying texture, length, and structure, leading to an elegant, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of freshness and texture makes this Willamette Valley Chardonnay an excellent companion for seafood, roasted poultry, creamy pasta, soft cheeses, and other dishes that complement bright, balanced white wines. It can also be enjoyed on its own when a refined, cool-climate Chardonnay is called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Averæn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willamette Valley, Oregon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fern Creek \u0026amp; Giving Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native Yeast; Oak \u0026amp; Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Months in Tank \u0026amp; Barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright citrus with floral and almond-like nuances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, lime, marzipan and marigold with precise acidity and textured weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, structured and mineral-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Williamette Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223846203637,"sku":"VWS200428206","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0481\/7141\/files\/AveraenChardonnay2021.webp?v=1787263398","url":"https:\/\/captaincaskwell.com\/products\/williamette-valley-averaen-chardonnay-2021-750-ml","provider":"Captain Caskwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}