VINEYARDS 2018 COLUMBIA VALLEY CHARDONNAY COLUMBIA VALLEY ORIGINALS In 1975 our family planted one of the first vineyards in the Columbia Valley, an area now known for producing some of the world’s most powerful, opulent wines of distinction. For three generations we’ve worked side by side, hand in hand to craft exciting, vineyard-driven wines that capture the essence of the Columbia Valley. VINEYARD PROFILE Although designated Columbia Valley on the label, our 2018 Chardonnay is 100% estate-grown Red Mountain fruit from our Kiona Estate and Ranch at the End of the Road vineyards. The old-vine Chardonnay component comes from the the oldest planting on Red Mountain, a block that produces elegant wines worthy of attention. WINE PROFILE Chardonnay has been a part of our tradition dating back to 1975. The grape thrives in Washington, where the wines are nuanced and layered with a high drinkability. This 2018 version showcases vibrant fresh fruit flavors complemented by up-front miner- ality and a subtle crème brûlée aromas. Barrel-fermented Roussanne adds layering, depth, and creaminess. It's a crowd-pleasing wine that's equally at home with a food pairing as it is all by itself. VINTAGE NOTES STATISTICS 2018 heat accumulation tracked slightly VINEYARD SOURCES // behind the 2017 vintage on Red Mountain. 90% Kiona Estate (Red Mountain) Bloom occured slightly ahead of historical 10% Ranch at the End of the Road (Red Mountain) averages, and during ideal weather condi- VARIETAL COMPOSITION // tions. Crop loads were heavy going into the 90% Chardonnay, 10% Roussanne summer, resulting in the need to perform WINEMAKING // 75% Stainless, 25% French Oak, Sur Lie additional thinning. Weather during harvest CASE PRODUCTION // 943 12x750 mL, Btl’d 01/2019 (September-October) was ideal. It’s a stellar TECHNICAL DATA // high acid and high sugar vintage. pH - 3.70 // TA - 5.7 g/L // ABV - 13.5% “This just might be a pretty damned good place to grow wine grapes.” - JOHN WILLIAMS, CIRCA 1970. KIONA VINEYARDS AND WINERY RED MOUNTAIN AVA | KIONA.WINE | 44612 N SUNSET RD BENTON CITY WA 99320 | 509.588.6716.