2025 Glider Chardonnay
INTRODUCING OUR GLIDER SERIES
Inspired by our aviation heritage, Glider wines are crafted to be light, bright, and effortlessly enjoyable. Sourced from our family’s estate vineyard in Washington State and thoughtfully produced with lower alcohol and fewer calories, they offer fresh aromatics, vibrant flavors, and a clean, crisp finish. Approachable and versatile, Glider wines are perfect for any occasion.
Tasting Notes
The 2025 Glider Chardonnay offers a bright, fruit-forward expression in a lighter style with lower alcohol and fewer calories. Aromatics of red apple, Bartlett pear, honeydew melon, and white peach rise from the glass. On the palate, lively acidity carries fresh cantaloupe and subtle lemon zest through to a clean, lifted finish. Best enjoyed in its youthful vibrancy, with optimal maturity anticipated in 2029 and continued enjoyment through 2032.
Vineyard Designation
Our estate vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA benefits from abundant sunshine, warm days, and cool nights—ideal conditions for developing balanced, expressive fruit. Farmed using sustainable practices and certified Salmon-Safe and Sustainable WA, we steward our land with intentional care for soil and water, preserving its vitality for future generations. This mindful approach shapes the fresh, bright character that defines the Glider style.
Winemaking Notes
For Glider Chardonnay, select vineyard blocks were chosen for their bright aromatics and naturally crisp character to support a lighter style. The fruit was harvested on September 1 at 16° Brix during the cool morning hours to preserve freshness and aromatic purity. After hand sorting and gentle pressing, the juice was cold settled for 72 hours before fermentation in stainless steel at 60°F using a specialized Chardonnay yeast. The wine was 100% stainless steel fermented and aged, with no malolactic fermentation, preserving its vibrant acidity, fresh fruit expression, and clean profile. Fermentation continued for 20 days to complete dryness. The wine then rested on its lees with bi-monthly stirring for over two months to build subtle texture and balance before final settling, stabilization, and filtration to ensure clarity and precision in the finished wine.
• Sustainable WA Certified
• Salmon-Safe Certified
• Vegan - No animal-derived fining agents used.
Food Pairing
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
Avocado Toast Crostini
Caprese Skewers
Light Shrimp Tacos
- Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation: Yakima Valley AVA
- Cases Produced: 1,400
- Alcohol: 9%
- pH: 3.37
- Acidity: 6.5 g/L
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2032 with optimal maturity in 2029 (enjoy at cool temperatures)