2018 00 Wines, Freya Hermann Cuvee Chardonnay, Willamette Valley

Founded by Chris and Kathryn Hermann in the Willamette Valley, 00 Wines focuses on producing cool-climate wines that emphasize textural precision and site-specific expression. This wine is made from grapes sourced from established vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, where plants benefit from the region's characteristic volcanic basalt soils and marine-influenced cooling. In the glass, it presents notes of ripe white peach, lemon oil, and a flinty, mineral edge, all held together by a silky, concentrated texture. The 2018 vintage provided warm, dry conditions without extreme heat spikes, allowing for exceptional fruit concentration and a long, balanced finish. Built with impressive depth, this wine is ready to enjoy tonight but possesses the structure to evolve in the cellar for the coming decade.