00 Wines - Chardonnay Richard Hermann 2021

“Reminding many of the wines of Coche-Dury.” – Charles Curtis MW, Decanter on the 00 Wines Chardonnays

“Stunners, without question.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

Founded in 2015 by Dr. Richard Hermann and his wife Freya Herman, 00 Wines is a family-owned and operated winery. They emigrated from Europe to the United States after World War II and settled in Willamette Valley, Oregon. That is where they became beloved professors and scientific researchers at Oregon State University. 00 Wines is a global luxury wine house specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bottlings from Burgundy, Champagne, and Willamette Valley, Oregon. Today, their curious nature and unwavering precision are infused into the philosophy of 00 Wines by their son, Chris.

"Coming from an exceptional site (wherever it is ), the clear bright yellow 2021 Chardonnay Richard Hermann Cuvee is another stunner, with wild aromas of lime blossom, lemongrass, flinty wet stone, delicate baking spices, and wild white flowers. It’s rounded on the palate, with full-bodied richness and a hint of fresh almond texture. It’s going to do well over the next 15 or more years."-Audrey Frick

"The 2021 Richard Hermann Cuvée is wonderfully fresh and lively, with bright, lemony fruit and aromas of white flowers. This unnamed vineyard's cool site and volcanic soils in the Eola-Amity Hills have produced a wine of impressive depth and concentration. After fermentation, the wine sees a year in Chassin barrels (67% new) and six months in tank before bottling. This wine is superbly accessible now and will effortlessly age for a decade or more in a proper cellar." Charles Curtis