Okay people, one other 12 months, one other problem. The range for 2022 might be Chardonnay!In recognition of my new position at Wine Fanatic overlaying Oregon and Canada along with Washington and Idaho, I’m increasing the problem to incorporate your entire Pacific Northwest – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Why Chardonnay? As a result of though it’s ubiquitous, it’s also a considerably underappreciated grape selection.
In Washington, it’s the state’s second most produced grape selection, but by no means fairly will get its due. There’s additionally been elevated curiosity in working with Chardonnay from producers across the state currently. In the meantime what’s taking place with Willamette Valley Chardonnay is for my part essentially the most thrilling story in American wine within the final decade. The range can be fairly well-liked in Idaho and British Columbia.
You’re welcome to concentrate on one explicit state or space or discover the area in full as you see match. As in earlier challenges, I invite everybody to discover and style past your normal favourite producers.
For those who’re up for the problem, go away a remark right here or on my Washington Wine Report Fb web page stating, “I settle for the 2022 Northwest Chardonnay Problem.” In the course of the month, have at the very least one bottle of Northwest Chardonnay of your selection. On the finish of every month/starting of the subsequent, I’ll publish to my Fb web page asking what wine individuals needed to preserve us all accountable.
Right here’s to extra Northwest Chardonnay in 2022! Who’s with me?
Picture by Richard Duval.
