Gary Andrus launched Archery Summit in 1993, infatuated by Pinot Noir and the capacity the Willamette Valley seemed to have for it. The Dundee Hills in particular caught his eye, because it shares similar growing conditions with Burgundy, France, and some of the most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards on earth. A veteran winemaker with a résumé full of award-winning Napa Valley wines, Andrus sharpened his craft at sister winery Pine Ridge Vineyards. He founded that label in 1978, going on to specialize in vineyard-designate wines, tied tightly and evocatively to the sites they pulled from.
The Chardonnay offers a sensory journey with aromas of nectarine, dried fig, wildflower honey, and pear, intertwined with umami and citrus. Its texture, influenced by flinty basalt, is extraordinary. On the palate, flavors of yuzu, dried papaya, toasted brioche, and green apple unfold gracefully, with lively acidity illuminating the glass.
