Chardonnay, The Setting, Chehalem Mountain Vineyard, OR, 2022

The Setting Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountain Vineyard, Oregon — 2022

I found two professional scores I can verify for the 2022 vintage: 97 and 93 points.

• International Wine Report — 97 points
  The review describes an enticingly rich nose with ripe yellow fruit, followed by layers of citrus, mineral character and oak. The palate is concentrated yet balanced, with excellent acidity and a long, persistent finish. The wine is listed at $69.99 by the retailer carrying the review.
• Wine Enthusiast — 93 points
  Michael Alberty highlights lemon and smoky flint, with Granny Smith apple and wet-rock aromas. On the palate, grilled pineapple, lemon and saline notes are supported by a crisp, clean texture. $75 suggested retail price.

Wine profile

The Chardonnay comes from Chehalem Mountain Vineyard, a historically significant Willamette Valley site planted by Dick Erath. The 2022 was aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Another trade tasting note describes bright orchard fruit, crisp green-apple skin, white flowers and baking spice, with a notably mineral finish.

Professional rating range: 93–97 points
Average of verified scores: 95 points