
2017 McAndrew
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THE STORY
“Doc” McAndrew was a highly educated and respected surgeon in Seattle. He was also “a dreamer and a doer” who brought to life the first planting of Chardonnay in the Columbia Gorge region of southwest Washington in 1972. Doc’s pioneering foresight gave birth to vineyards that are the perfect pairing of site and varietal — few will deny his was among the best fruit in the country. This Chardonnay comes from cuttings from Doc’s original plants and is made in a crisp, fresh style using the finest concrete tanks we imported from Burgundy. We offer it both in his memory and with his “if you can dream it, do it” spirit.
PRODUCTION
Historically fermented in concrete egg. Aged in 33% new oak, 11% once used oak, and 56% stainless steel.
BLEND
100% Chardonnay
AVA/VINEYARD
White Salmon Vineyard
Columbia Gorge AVA
TA
5.4g/L
pH
3.42
ABV
13.3%
$36
2017 McAndrew

ACCLAIM
The 2017 ‘McAndrew’ Chardonnay is sourced from the White Salmon Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge. Lithe and showing good minerality, the wine reveals bright green apple, starfruit and vanilla cream flavors. Enjoy this in the short-term while the brightness remains. Drink 2020-2025- 91, Washington Wine Blog.
THE STORY
“Doc” McAndrew was a highly educated and respected surgeon in Seattle. He was also “a dreamer and a doer” who brought to life the first planting of Chardonnay in the Columbia Gorge region of southwest Washington in 1972. Doc’s pioneering foresight gave birth to vineyards that are the perfect pairing of site and varietal — few will deny his was among the best fruit in the country. This Chardonnay comes from cuttings from Doc’s original plants and is made in a crisp, fresh style using the finest concrete tanks we imported from Burgundy. We offer it both in his memory and with his “if you can dream it, do it” spirit.
TASTING NOTES
Historically fermented in concrete egg. Aged in 33% new oak, 11% once used oak, and 56% stainless steel.
$36
100% Chardonnay
White Salmon Vineyard
Columbia Gorge AVA
5.4g/L
3.42
13.3%