2022 00 Wines EGW Chardonnay, Willamette Valley

The 2022 Chardonnay EGW slowly evolves in the glass as nuances of sweet sage and mint come together with Asian pear and stone dust. This is a model of elegance and form, silken and round with ripe orchard fruits offsetting tactile mineral tones and a tinge of sour citrus. The 2022 tapers off with exceptional length through the flinty finale, as a lemony concentration lingers under a savory herbal resonance. The EGW has Premier Cru white Burgundy written all over it.

94 points Eric Guido vinous.com

The 2022 Chardonnay EGW has open-knit aromas of peach and lemongrass underpinned by flint, honey and spice. The medium-bodied palate balances expansive, spicy flavors delivered in a silky texture with bright acidity, and it has a long, floral finish.

94 points Erin Brooks robertparker.com Drink 2025-2035

00 Wines EGW Chardonnay from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a masterclass in precision, restraint, and textural finesse. EGW stands for "Extremely Good White" – a modest moniker for a wine that consistently challenges and elevates the standard of New World Chardonnay. Sourced from some of the highest and coolest sites in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, EGW is 00 Wines’ flagship white blend, crafted in the spirit of the great white Burgundies.

Founders Chris and Kathryn Hermann, lifelong Burgundy devotees, created 00 Wines with the intent of bringing Grand Cru-level detail and discipline to Oregon’s volcanic soils. Their winemaking philosophy leans entirely into low intervention: natural fermentations, gravity flow, and extensive aging on fine lees. EGW is fermented and matured in custom French oak barrels – shaped, toasted, and coopered specifically to enhance texture and energy rather than overt oak influence.

Winemaker Wynne Peterson-Nedry draws on deep experience with both Oregon and European styles to produce a Chardonnay that balances bright citrus and orchard fruit purity with saline minerality, gentle brioche notes, and an almost chalky, Chablis-like finish. The tension in the wine comes from the Van Duzer Corridor’s cooling influence, which slows ripening and locks in acidity while allowing phenolic development.

EGW Chardonnay is designed to express terroir above all else – it’s about site, season, and soil. Whether enjoyed young or cellared for complexity, this wine offers clarity and quiet power in every glass.