Colene Clemens Estate Chardonnay (Oregon) 2019We are excited to introduce Joe Stark who, along with his wife Vicki, owns Colene Clemens Vineyard in Oregon. Having worked in his father's small cabinet shop during his upbringing, the desire to establish his own business always burned within him. Over time, their journey kindled a deep appreciation for fine wines, particularly Pinot Noir. Little did they anticipate that Oregon's northern Willamette Valley, their own backyard, would evolve into a

the Trijol family has faithfully preserved the time-honoured methods of cognac production

Their 25 hectares of vineyards are set in an area steeped in winemaking history

This is one of their most interesting creations: a brut nature Champagne finished and corked with no dosage of sugar added

After hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting

blending wines in both vats and barrels to achieve perfect balance

With its delicate bubbles and the enchanting essence of golden and tangy white grapes

A fantastic aperitif or paired with shellfish

Reds are neither fined nor filtered

Manual harvest with rigorous selection of the best bunches

harmoniously counterbalanced by a refined thread of acidity

The bitter-sweet balance continues right through the finish

none of which are particularly household names