2022 Chardonnay Richard Hermann Cuvee

The bright yellow 2022 Chardonnay Richard Hermann Cuvee opens with flinty, reductive notes and aromas of lemon oil, green apples, dusty earth, and fresh flowers. Full-bodied yet light on its feet, it glides across the palate with finesse. Integrated oak brings hints of crème brûlée to balance its rich core of citrus, and the finish is long and harmonious. This wine is absolutely delicious. Drink 2025-2040. Now in their tenth vintage, 00 Wines has expanded to an annual production of 5,000 cases in Oregon and includes their wines from both Burgundy and Champagne, which are featured in this report. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Katherine and Christopher Hermann, they exclusively produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They derived the name “00” from numerology and say it represents true and absolute potential. Their first vintage was in 2015, and in 2017, they relocated to a shared winemaking facility that they currently operate out of. Katherine takes charge of the creative direction with packaging and communications. Her background in marketing led her to New York City and Boulder, Colorado, where she worked for technology startups before arriving in the Willamette Valley. Before establishing 00 Wines, Christopher served as a legal advisor for nearly 40 years to many of the top names in the wine and spirits industry, specializing in environmental law. They are inspired by the great wines of Burgundy and implement many Burgundian techniques, guided by their consultant, Pierre Millemann, and their winemaker, Wynne Peterson-Nerdry.