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X Novo Omni Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 (750ML)
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For years Craig Williams sold fruit from his Omni Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills to producers such as Walter Scott and Morgen Long; 2021 is the first vintage he bottled under his own X Novo label. The site holds 20 acres of Chardonnay alongside seven of Pinot Noir, planted to a range of clonal selections, and winemaker Jamie Lewis, formerly of Antica Terra, now works with Craig on the estate wines. Picked a full month earlier than the 2022, the fruit went through complete malolactic and 18 months in French oak with a generous share of new barrels. Only 230 cases were made. Expect green apple, nectarine, white peach and lemon zest over toasted almond, with ripe richness held taut by vibrant acidity and a saline, lime-pith finish. Critics see it drinking well from 2025. Dungeness crab, butter-poached lobster or pork loin with apples would all show it well.
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Country
United States
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Color
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
94 Points
94 Points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard has detailed aromas of quince, white peach, spring honey, cereal and almonds. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated without weight, its pure, floral flavors delivered in a cloud-like, silky texture. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, elegant finish. 2,760 bottles were made." 12/25
Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points
93 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard is a pale yellow/straw hue and is ripe with notes of melon, wet stone, lemon sherbet, and fresh linen. In the cellar, it saw 18 months in 50% new French oak. The palate has a good amount of intensity and a light touch of sweet, white peachy fruit. It’s an approachable white, with bright acidity shining on the finish, along with a savory, bitter lime pith note. Drink 2025-2032. The fruit for this wine was picked a month earlier than it wasfor the 2022. 230 cases were produced." 08/25
Decanter
96 Points
96 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter: "We're not in a rush and don't bottle everything, says Craig, We have very high expectations, 60-70% new French oak with complete malolactic fermentation. It shows subtly on the aromatics, with notes of sweet vanilla and a touch of lemon drop candy. The fruit is soaring with a wildly balanced note of toasted almond and hazelnuts, there's an electric undercurrent that buoys a ripe fruit density, it's not dense, it's balanced, but undoubtedly ripe pineapple and mango. The finish is zesty and mineral with sterling salinity." 04/25
Vinous Media
93 Points
93 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2021 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard is wonderfully vibrant, showing freshly sliced green apple and nectarine with lemon oil and the slightest whiff of confectionary spice. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness, contrasted by zesty acidity and sour citrus as ripe orchard fruits cascade throughout. This leaves a citrusy concentration, tapering off long and full of tension, gently tannic and with hints of almond custard. There’s a lovely integration of the 50% new oak here. I love the balance of richness and tautness." 05/24
