Cooper Mountain Chardonnay

Cooper Mountain Chardonnay

There is more Chardonnay planted in the world than any other white wine on planet earth. Considered to be both an easy-drinking, ice cube-worthy experience as well as the most coveted, collectible wines. Cooper Mountain's story with Chardonnay begins at its founding, with the winery's first plantings of Chardonnay in the volcanic soils that cover the hillsides and mountains. 

Wine Production

Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Chardonnay is aged in 50% stainless steel, 10% acacia wood, and 40% neutral oak. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.

Tasting Notes

Fresh cool fruit of apple skins and mineral combine with zestful acid.

Food Pairing

From crab to chicken to poached salmon to creamy cheeses this wine stands up to a diverse array of foods.

There is more Chardonnay planted in the world than any other white wine on planet earth. Considered to be both an easy-drinking, ice cube-worthy experience as well as the most coveted, collectible wines. Cooper Mountain's story with Chardonnay begins at its founding, with the winery's first plantings of Chardonnay in the volcanic soils that cover the hillsides and mountains. 

Wine Production

Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Chardonnay is aged in 50% stainless steel, 10% acacia wood, and 40% neutral oak. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.

Tasting Notes

Fresh cool fruit of apple skins and mineral combine with zestful acid.

Food Pairing

From crab to chicken to poached salmon to creamy cheeses this wine stands up to a diverse array of foods.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Willamette Valley
Vineyard name:
Meadowlark/Grabhorn and Corrine
Vineyard size:
15 acres
Soil composition:
Saum/marine and basalt soils
Elevation:
400 feet
Exposure:
South
Harvest time:
mid of October
Bottles produced of this wine:
9,600
Average Vine Age:
22 years
Sustainability Certification:
Oregon Tilth & USDA Organic/ Demeter's Biodynamic Certification

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Type of aging container:
15% New French Oak, 85% Neutral Oak
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months
Total SO2:
55

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.28
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
18.7 g/L
Total SO2:
55
Residual sugar:
1.6 g/L

About the Vineyard

Cooper Mountain's signature Chardonnay is sourced from two of the oldest estate vineyards, Meadowlark Vineyard and Old Vines Vineyard. Meadowlark Vineyard lies at 300 to 400 feet and defined by volcanic soils. Cooper Mountain’s 10-acre estate vineyard, Old Vines Vineyard, was planted on the north side of Cooper Mountain in 1978. Ranging in elevation from 500 to 650 feet, vines on this original site are self-rooted and dry-farmed. Also defined by volcanic soils, Old Vines Vineyard produces wines of complexity and character.