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94pts Vinous Media (2022, 2023 not yet scored)
Crushed rocks, mint and sage give way to freshly sliced Granny Smith apples as the 2022 Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard blossoms in the glass. This mixes vividly ripe, citrus-laced orchard fruits with zesty acidity and hints of sour melon as it flows across the palate with silken textures. Notes of sweet spice linger above a salty concentration as the 2022 finishes with admirable length—lightly structure and remarkably fresh, with a mineral crunchiness. This is a ripe interpretation of Koosah, yet it has the acidity to balance. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2032

 93pts Wine Advocate  (2022, 2023 not yet scored)
The 2022 Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard comes from vines planted in volcanic soils in 2016 at 720 to 1,080 feet of elevation. It was fermented and matured in 65% new, 350- and 500-liter barrels for 12 months and finished with three months in stainless steel. It is delicate and pure on the nose: fragrant pear, white pepper, apricot and allspice are laced with integrated matchstick character that allures rather than repels. The light-bodied palate offers deeply concentrated flavors, though it is still youthfully coiled. It has a taut spine of acidity and a long, perfumed finish. Give it 2–3 years in bottle or a few hours in a decanter. 225 cases were made. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040

From the Winery:
Crowned atop the windswept crest of the Eola-Amity Hills, Koosah Vineyard boasts awe-inspiring terrain, planted at the highest elevations in the AVA. This biodiverse 82.5-acre oasis dedicates only 44 acres of its steep slopes and rocky Witzel and Jory basalts to vines. Through deep-rooted connections with the land, ecologically complex plant life, and the application of holistic teas, Koosah Vineyard maintains a natural balance envisioned by founding farmer Kevin Chambers. This balance cultivates a thriving microbiome that minimizes disease and insect pressure while enhancing soil fertility. Walter Scott sources and co-ferments 5 clones of Chardonnay from these sheer, volcanic slopes.

Koosah Chardonnay enchants with vibrant aromatics, intertwining apple blossom, yuzu zest, and honeysuckle in a beautifully layered bouquet. The palate reveals crisp white nectarine and a delicate salinity reminiscent of crushed oyster shells. Brisk crystalline acidity drives the wine with energy and precision, leading to a striking finish that lingers with the luscious brightness of a ripe white peach.