{"product_id":"2023-roots-chardonnay-willamette-valley-750ml","title":"2023 Roots - Chardonnay Willamette Valley (750ml)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoots Wine Co. was founded by Chris Berg, who followed his parents to Oregon in 1999 and planted a small vineyard on a whim after finishing a degree in English. Three years later, Chris and his wife Hilary brought in their first harvest and turned it into a modest run of Pinot Noir. The winery takes its name from Racine, Wisconsin, Chris's hometown, which translates to \"root\" in French. Today Roots crafts roughly 5,000 cases a year from its estate vineyard near Yamhill and a handful of neighboring sites, all farmed organically or biodynamically and fermented exclusively with native yeasts in small, hands-on lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Chardonnay draws fruit primarily from the Ninebark and Fairsing vineyards, both in the hills above the Willamette Valley, where volcanic and sedimentary soils give the grapes a distinctive richness. The Ninebark fruit comes from Dijon 76 clone vines planted at elevation, where cooler temperatures preserve acidity through a long growing season. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts, and the wine ages in a mix of neutral oak and stainless steel, a choice that lets the vineyard character come through rather than overt oak spice. The finished wine is bottled unfiltered, following Roots's hands-off approach across its lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExpect bright citrus and orchard fruit, think Meyer lemon and ripe pear, layered with notes of chamomile and a touch of wet stone on the finish. The palate stays lean and precise, with a gentle creaminess from the neutral oak balancing its natural acidity. This Chardonnay suits roasted halibut, herb-crusted chicken, or aged Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606481916090,"sku":"105088","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/RootsChardonnayBottle.jpg?v=1788977338","url":"https:\/\/bassins.com\/products\/2023-roots-chardonnay-willamette-valley-750ml","provider":"MacArthur Beverages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}