Folly of Man - Estate Chardonnay Eola Amity Hills 2023
Price: $89.96
| Producer | Folly of Man |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 603537 |
| Size | 750ml |
Folly of Man marks an exciting new chapter in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills, and we’re thrilled to bring their wines into our collection. Founded by wife and husband winemakers Tracy and Aaron Kendall, the couple farms their 48-acre estate with a deep commitment to regenerative and biodynamic agriculture—this approach stems not only from their viticultural philosophy but also from a desire to leave a lasting legacy for their family and the land.
Fans of Nicolas-Jay will likely recognize Tracy Kendall’s touch. Before founding Folly of Man, she spent a decade as Associate Winemaker at that highly regarded Oregon estate, working alongside Jean-Nicolas Méo of Burgundy’s famed Domaine Méo-Camuzet. Her earlier training at Vasse Felix and Felton Road further shaped a stylistic clarity that balances freshness with depth. At Folly of Man, her experience is complemented by Aaron Kendall’s own formidable résumé, which includes a leadership role at Beaux Frères, helping craft some of Oregon’s most sought-after Pinot Noirs.
The wines themselves are incredible. We tasted them recently and knew immediately that they had to be part of the way forward this year. Tracy and Aaron's 2023 Estate Chardonnay is a precise, mineral-driven expression of the lower, wind-swept blocks of the vineyard—bright and taut, with layers of citrus and white blossom unfurling after warming up a bit and with a little air. This is an incredible addition to the growing Chardonnay movement in the region.
