KNUDSEN VINEYARDS FOUNDERS SERIES
Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
Only available from Knudsen Vineyards
Estate Grown
LIVE Certified
Salmon Safe
JLK CHARDONNAY
A rare selection from our estate and the only wine made from one single block, this wine celebrates the beautiful flavor profile of Chardonnay clone 95. The stunning golden hue delivers aromas of stone fruit, straw and spring flowers. Flavors of honeycomb, chamomile, white peach and lemon cream are evenly distributed with mid-palate acidity and hints of crème brûlée.
Vintages available: 2018, 2019
Club Exclusive – inquire to purchase.
90 | 76.50 Club
CCK PINOT NOIR
It’s mouth-coating, warming and feels like a wool blanket on a chilly afternoon.
A beautiful ruby red in the glass, this decadent Pinot noir conveys the essence of our estate, representing a classic Dundee Hills Pinot noir. A velvety, rich palate is interwoven with flavors of bittersweet chocolate, strawberry and cherry cola. Subtle earth notes are nicely carried throughout with a long, smooth finish.
Vintages available: 2018, 2019
Club Exclusive – inquire to purchase.
90 | 76.50 Club
2019 CHARDONNAY
Appellation Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
Alcohol 13.5%
Soil Jory
Brix 22.1°
Oak French, 35% new, 15 mos.
pH 3.3
Ta 6.3 g/L
Cases 75
Winemaker Nate Klostermann
Released 09/2022*
2019 PINOT NOIR
Appellation Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills
Alcohol 13.8%
Soil Jory
Brix 23.4°
Oak French, 40% new, 17 mos.
pH 3.6
Ta 5.5 g/L
Cases 100
Winemaker Nate Klostermann
Released 09/2022*
CHARDONNAY
Block 27
Rootstock | 3309
Clone | 95
Planted | Spring 1995
Elevation | 705-760 ft
Exposure | SE
Spacing | 5×3.3 ft
PINOT NOIR
Block 12 | 25%
Rootstock | Riparia
Clone | 828
Plated | Spring 2010
Elevation | 740-825
Spacing | 5×5 ft
Block 15 | 25%
Rootstock | Riparia
Clone | 667
Plated | Spring 2001
Elevation | 680-770
Spacing | 5×5 ft
Block 25 | 50%
Rootstock | 3309
Clone | Pommard
Plated | Fall 2008
Elevation | 705-780
Spacing | 5×5 ft
The 2019 growing season was slightly cooler and modestly wetter than the warm and dry seasons the previous five years, although phenological timing – budbreak, bloom, veraison and harvest – and growing degree days were almost identical to the warmer 2018. Notably, September and October each had ~2.6 inches of rain, and the latter half of September into October was considerably cooler than prior years. Thankfully the precipitation was spread out in September, and the majority of the rain in October occurred after harvest, so hand-wringing was replaced with relief and joy regarding the high quality of the vintage.