St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay · Willamette Valley, Oregon · 2022

The Moment

This is the bottle that arrives once the evening settles in. When the food has weight, the table is full, and you want a wine that can hold the moment without rushing it.

What It Feels Like

Yellow peach, roasted pear, and baked apple lead, layered with hints of mango and sweet citrus. As it opens, soft spice — cinnamon stick and white pepper — and white florals add dimension. On the palate, the wine is broad and textured, with a racy richness that feels both generous and controlled. Natural malolactic fermentation and time in neutral French oak bring a smooth, almost buttery feel, while bright, persistent acidity and stony minerality keep everything lifted through a long, lingering finish.

Perfect For

• Roast chicken, pork, or richer vegetable dishes

• Mushroom-forward plates and creamy sauces

• When you want Chardonnay with presence, balance, and staying power

The Vibe Pairing

• Playlist energy: Warm indie, modern folk, slow-building dinner playlists

• Aura color: Burnished gold with stone gray

• Time of day: Dinner → lingering conversation

Why We Love It

Freedom Hill gives Chardonnay both muscle and grace. The 2022 vintage leans into texture and savoriness, offering depth without heaviness and richness without blur. It’s a wine that rewards attention and pairs effortlessly with food — composed, confident, and deeply satisfying.

Taste Zone

Textural & Savory · Still White