Substance Chardonnay 2021

TASTING NOTES BY WINEMAKER CHARLES SMITH
Cool Liquid Sunshine. Mouth-filling tangerine, Meyer lemon curd and a kiss of butterscotch. Silky and rich to the last long sip!

Vineyards
Evergreen (40%), Frenchman Hills (32%), Roza Hills (14%), Gearheart (7%), High River (5%), Moxee (2%)

2021 was one of the warmest vintages to date in Washington. It started with an early bud break due to nice weather and moderate temperatures. June was one of the warmest in recorded history, resulting in very small berries. Veraison and the beginning of the ripening season were nice and even, creating a beautiful, extended ripening season that led to excellent fruit with incredible concentration. Overall, 2021 is a distinct and lovely vintage and produced fantastic wines to enjoy now and into the future.

Production: 4.0 tons per acre, native yeast, whole cluster press, 100% barrel fermentation | 10 months barrel-aged on lees, 20% new French oak

Substance is now widely recognized as Washington State's top brand. Their wines are produced using traditional small-batch winemaking methods, including natural fermentation, barrel aging on lees, and bottling without fining, on an unprecedented scale. Despite this uncompromising approach, their wines remain affordable and are sure to stay at the top.