{"product_id":"walter-scott-freedom-hill-vineyard-mt-pisgah-chardonnay-2022","title":"Walter Scott Freedom Hill Vineyard Mt Pisgah Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalter Scott’s 2022 Freedom Hill Vineyard Mt. Pisgah Chardonnay is a standout Oregon white that combines impressive intensity with remarkable finesse. Sourced from one of the Willamette Valley’s most respected sites and crafted by winemaker Ken Pahlow, it captures the depth, energy and mineral drive that have made Walter Scott a benchmark name for serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with a striking, layered bouquet of yellow pear, lemon, mandarin blossom, mirabelle plum, lemon thyme, yellow rose and wet stone. It’s beautifully aromatic without being heavy, with a pure, lifted quality that immediately signals the wine’s precision and site character.\n\nOn the palate, it is both generous and highly refined, delivering ripe citrus and stone fruit wrapped around a vibrant mineral spine. The texture is supple and mouth-filling, yet the wine remains effortlessly elegant, finishing long, saline, and full of energy. While already compelling now, it has the balance and structure to develop gracefully over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from Freedom Hill Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a site known for producing Chardonnay with concentration, tension and distinctive mineral character. Grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, ensuring only the best fruit makes it into the final wine. Fermentation and maturation take place in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, adding subtle complexity and texture without overpowering the wine’s bright, terroir-driven profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay is a natural match for richly textured seafood dishes such as lobster, scallops, roast halibut or crab, as well as roast chicken, creamy pasta and mushroom risotto. Serve it lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, and consider a brief decant if opening young to let the aromatics and layered structure fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter Scott is one of Oregon’s most respected producers, known for site-focused wines that highlight precision, freshness and depth. Under the guidance of Ken Pahlow, the winery has earned a strong reputation for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with wines that consistently draw praise from critics and collectors alike. Its work with top vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley has helped cement Walter Scott as a leading name in modern Oregon wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252342346065,"sku":"FW-9091","price":80.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/freedom_hill_chardonnay_2.png?v=1783444196","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/walter-scott-freedom-hill-vineyard-mt-pisgah-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}