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Chardonnay Reserve 2023
Points: 98 | Amador County | Limited Vintage
Vol.
13.6
%
ML.
ml
Type.
White
Regular Price
$
39.99
Wine Club Pricing
$
35.99
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Creamy Texture Meets Vibrant Acidity
An Old World soul born in the Yakima Valley. Cellar Beast Winehouse’s 2023 Chardonnay Reserve from Airport Ranch Vineyard is hand-harvested and cold-transported to Pennsylvania, then aged in 100% French oak (30% new). Unfiltered and elegant, it shows stone fruit, truffle, and creamy minerality—built to age or enjoy now with roasted poultry or lobster risotto.
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About this Wine
ABV: 13.6%
Volume: 750ml
Region: Yakima Valley AVA, Washington State
Aging: Aged in 30% New French Oak and 70% Neutral French Oak
Fermentation: Restrained malolactic fermentation to retain crispness and varietal purity
Carefully crafted to balance structure with freshness, this Chardonnay Reserve shows off Washington’s cool-climate charm with a modern, fruit-forward style.
Why You'll Love this Wine
Read more about Chardonnay in our recent blog post.
Recommended Food Pairings
- Seafood Elegance: Pair with seared scallops, butter-poached lobster, or crab cakes topped with lemon aioli to mirror the wine’s creamy texture and bright acidity.
- Poultry & Game Birds: Complements roast chicken with truffle butter, duck à l’orange, or turkey with thyme pan jus — dishes that echo the oak-spiced richness.
- Vegetarian Harmony: Beautiful alongside wild mushroom risotto, butternut squash ravioli, or a truffle-infused cauliflower purée.
- Cheese & Accents: Try with aged Gruyère, triple-cream Brie, or a drizzle of local honey for a luxurious tasting experience.
Learn more in our Seafood and Wine Pairing Guide.
Winemakers Notes
Winemaker's Notes
Matt Check, Head Winemaker
“This vintage was built for balance—capturing the mineral energy of the site while layering subtle oak complexity.” The result is a wine of refined texture and depth: aromas of white peach, baked pear, and Meyer lemon curd glide into a palate of stone fruit, truffle, and toasted brioche, framed by delicate spice from the finest new French oak.
Product Description
Tasting Notes
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Special Notes About Region and Varietal
- Varietal Character: Chardonnay from Washington’s Yakima Valley expresses a unique tension between ripeness and restraint — sunlit fruit framed by vibrant acidity. The 2023 Reserve highlights this balance through whole-cluster pressing, unfiltered purity, and patient aging in French oak.
- Vineyard Source: The Airport Ranch Vineyard near Benton City sits on the eastern edge of Yakima Valley, where warm days and cool, desert nights create ideal conditions for slow, even ripening. The site’s loamy soils and steady diurnal shift foster the region’s hallmark minerality and fine structure.
- Regional Distinction: Yakima Valley is Washington’s oldest AVA, celebrated for its Chardonnay that rivals Burgundy in finesse. At Cellar Beast Winehouse, we honor this terroir by transporting the fruit cold to Pennsylvania and crafting it with traditional Old World techniques — bridging West Coast vineyards and East Coast cellar mastery.
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