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RED MOUNTAIN AVA | KIONA.WINE | 44612 N SUNSET RD BENTON CITY WA 99320 | 509.588.6716

- JOHN WILLIAMS, CIRCA 1970.

“This just might be a pretty damned good place to grow wine grapes.”

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2018 COLUMBIA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

In 1975 our family planted one of the first vineyards in the Columbia Valley, an area now known for producing some of the world’s most powerful, opulent wines of distinction. For three generations we’ve worked side by side, hand in hand to craft exciting, vineyard-driven wines that capture the essence of the Columbia Valley.

Although designated Columbia Valley on the label, our 2018 Chardonnay is 100% estate-grown Red Mountain fruit from our Kiona Estate and Ranch at the End of the Road vineyards. The old-vine Chardonnay component comes from the the oldest planting on Red Mountain, a block that produces elegant wines worthy of attention.

Chardonnay has been a part of our tradition dating back to 1975. The grape thrives in Washington, where the wines are nuanced and layered with a high drinkability. This 2018 version showcases vibrant fresh fruit flavors complemented by up-front miner-ality and a subtle crème brûlée aromas. Barrel-fermented Roussanne adds layering, depth, and creaminess. It's a crowd-pleasing wine that's equally at home with a food pairing as it is all by itself.

V I N TAG E N OT E S S TAT I S T I C S2018 heat accumulation tracked slightly behind the 2017 vintage on Red Mountain. Bloom occured slightly ahead of historical averages, and during ideal weather condi-tions. Crop loads were heavy going into the summer, resulting in the need to perform additional thinning. Weather during harvest (September-October) was ideal. It’s a stellar high acid and high sugar vintage.

VINEYARD SOURCES // 90% Kiona Estate (Red Mountain)10% Ranch at the End of the Road (Red Mountain)VARIETAL COMPOSITION // 90% Chardonnay, 10% RoussanneWINEMAKING // 75% Stainless, 25% French Oak, Sur LieCASE PRODUCTION // 943 12x750 mL, Btl’d 01/2019TECHNICAL DATA //pH - 3.70 // TA - 5.7 g/L // ABV - 13.5%