Accolades:
94 points & Gold Medal - Beverage Tasting Institute
91 points & Gold Medal - Savor Northwest

Made with Dijon clones planted more than 20 years ago by Founder Jim Bernau who traveled with the Oregon Governor's Delegation to Burgundy in the 1980s to seek out French clones to improve our state's Chardonnay quality. The vines were brought back and quarantined at OSU before being propagated for use in Oregon vineyards. Naturally derived Dijon Clones from France planted in the Willamette Valley was one of the greatest tipping points in Oregon wine quality.

Barrel fermented with 50% once-used French oak, the 2018 Voltigeur Viognier has elegant notes of lemon curd and fresh apricots, supported by hints of vanilla and brioche. The wine is medium-bodied, vibrant and generous while staying fresh, lively and seamless on the lingering finish. Only 107 cases produced.

Founder Jim Bernau traveled with the Oregon Governor's Delegation to Burgundy in the 1980s to seek out French clones to improve our state's Chardonnay quality. These vines were brought back and quarantined at Oregon State University before being propagated for use in Oregon vineyards. Naturally derived Dijon Clones from France being planted in the Willamette Valley was one of the greatest tipping points in Oregon wine quality.

Inaugural vintage is crafted using méthode traditionnelle and sourced from estate-grown Chardonnay. The wine was aged for seven months in neutral barrel and stainless steel, then aged 23 months on its lees to develop added complexity before being disgorged.