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title: 2023 Columbia Valley Chardonnay
date: 2026-06-23T03:55:00-07:00
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Chardonnay is one of the world’s most iconic varietals. It’s beloved for its range, elegance, and ability to reflect place. Made famous in Burgundy and embraced in Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon, it’s now thriving in the Columbia Valley, where long, sunlit days and cool nights provide the perfect conditions for this expressive grape.

This 100% Chardonnay was sourced from three vineyard sites: Conner Lee in the Columbia Valley, and Solaksen and La Reyna Blanca in the Royal Slope AVA. Harvested in the cool mornings of mid-September, the fruit was brought in at peak freshness.

Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels (26% new), balancing purity with texture. The wine was then aged for 19 months in a combination of new, neutral and stainless-steel barrels before being bottled in August 2023.

The final blend includes multiple clones (76, 95, and 96) each contributing layers of depth, minerality, and structure. Only 488 cases were able to be made.

Tasting Notes

Pale golden yellow with green hints. Ripe pear, citrus, oak, and spice aromas. Silky palate, orchard fruits, bright zest, and a chamomile-poached pear finish.

 

 

   ![Columbia Valley Chardonnay](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/bottleShots/_640x2133_crop_center-center_82_line/Jaine-Chardonnay-Columbia-Valley-750ml-Front-2023-HD.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

 

Vinification

Aged 19 months in a combination of 26% new oak, neutral barrels, and 4% stainless-steel.

 

Alcohol

14.6%

 

Cases Produced

488

 

Drinkability

Now - 2028

 

Trade Materials

- [ Tech Sheet  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/wineTradeAssets/2023-Jaine-CV-Chard-TS-with-review.pdf)
- [ Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/wineTradeAssets/Jaine-Chardonnay-Columbia-Valley-750ml-Front-2023-HD_2025-08-11-180414_fpvu.png)
- [ Front Label  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/wineTradeAssets/Jaine-Columbia-Valley-23-Chardonnay_Front_COLA_2025-08-11-180426_omyz.jpg)
- [ Back Label  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/wineTradeAssets/Jaine-Columbia-Valley-23-Chardonnay_Back_COLA_2025-08-11-180436_yloh.jpg)
- [ Shelf Talker  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/jaine/wineTradeAssets/2023-Jaine-CV-Chardonnay-Shelf-Talker-6up_2025-08-11-180446_vjea.pdf)
 
 

 

 

 

  ## Awards & Accolades

- “This is a blend of Conner Lee, Solaksen and La Reyna Blanca fruit; given a rounded shoulder, Burgundy shaped, massive and deeply punted bottle. The wine is full, firm and fleshy, a big gulp of ripe apples and pears. Moderate acids and a thin streak of vanilla fold into the finish.”
    
    92 points, Paul Gregutt, Northwest Wine Guide
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 Past Vintages

##  Explore the Columbia Valley Chardonnay Vintages 

- 2023
- [2022](https://mwe-jaine.transom.dev/wines/chardonnay/columbia-valley/2022-columbia-valley-chardonnay)
- [2021](https://mwe-jaine.transom.dev/wines/chardonnay/columbia-valley/2021-columbia-valley-chardonnay)
- [2020](https://mwe-jaine.transom.dev/wines/chardonnay/columbia-valley/2020-chardonnay)
- [2019](https://mwe-jaine.transom.dev/wines/chardonnay/columbia-valley/2019-chardonnay)
- [2024](https://mwe-jaine.transom.dev/wines/chardonnay/columbia-valley/2024-jaine-columbia-valley-chardonnay)
 
 

  

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