Bergstrom Sigrid Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2022 (750ML)

97 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2022 Chardonnay Sigrid shows a bright yellow color with a green tinge. Sourced 100% from estate fruit from their three oldest vineyards – Silice, Le Pré du Col, and Bergström Vineyard – it represents the best barrel selection from the oldest vines and is named after Josh’s grandmother. Aromas of lime oil, wet stones, and white peach are complemented by a light reduction that never overwhelms the wine. The palate is long, structured, and energetic, staying light on its feet within a full-bodied frame. They lost 50% of their Chardonnay crop to frost in this vintage, so this wine may be tougher to track down, but it’s well worth seeking out. Drink 2026-2040. (Drink between 2026-2040)" 08/25

95 Points, Eric Brooks, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2022 Chardonnay Sigrid was matured for 12 months in oak and an additional six months in stainless steel. It’s tightly coiled to begin, with initial wafts of matchstick slowly giving way to white peaches, lemon peel and chamomile. The medium-bodied palate is just as dramatic, beginning with understated citrus and mineral before fleshing out to stone fruit and honey. It has a silky texture, a vibrant spine of acidity and a very long, taut finish. It should be long lived in the cellar. 604 cases were made." 12/25

96 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter: "This wine has become a Willamette Valley icon of sorts. An intense Chardonnay with plenty of barrel and malolactic influence but waves of fresh citrus and saline sea minerality coming together. Candied ginger and honeyed apricot aromatics ply together with notes of lemon curd and dried chamomile. The palate is an exercise in opulence, lemongrass freshness cuts across a rich lemon cream. Piquant mineral tones of seaspray and white pepper spice linger over the top of concentrated citrus and a hint of almond cream. Delightful. (Drink between 2024-2038)" 07/24

97 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "The 2022 Chardonnay Sigrid entices with a savory collage of crushed rocks, flint, oyster shells and green apples lifted by a whiff of mint. It is beautifully balanced, silken yet finessed and refined, with nuances of almond custard and ripe orchard fruit contrasted by mineral-infused acids and citrus tones. Sigrid leaves the palate completely clean, nearly salty in nature and remarkably fresh while finishing long with a cheek-puckering tension. (Drink between 2025-2034)" 07/25