The entire 2022 vintage of Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay, comprising 3,522 bottles and 30 magnums, sold out to club members immediately upon release, according to Robb Report. The rapid sell-out of the 2022 vintage underscores the vineyard's burgeoning reputation as a top Oregon Chardonnay vineyard. Recent scores for Koosah Vineyard's Chardonnay from its initial vintages consistently range between 93 and 97 points, establishing its elite status.
Koosah Vineyard fruit commands premium prices and sells out instantly, yet some bottlings from the same vineyard are available for significantly less. The market for elite Oregon Chardonnay is becoming increasingly stratified, with a clear divide between ultra-premium, exclusive offerings and more value-driven options from the same coveted source.
The disparity in pricing suggests an unexpected entry point for consumers into an otherwise exclusive segment of the Oregon Chardonnay market in 2026.
The Premium Standard
- Résonance Wines sells Koosah fruit to producers such as Walter Scott, Martin Woods, 00, and Morgen Long, with a stipulation that they charge a minimum of $80 per bottle, though most charge between $100 and $150, according to Robb Report.
- The 2023 Martin Woods Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard was given 92 points, according to Wine-pages.
- The wine received 93 Points from Wine Spectator for the 2023 vintage, according to Kobrandwineandspirits.
Koosah fruit commands a significant premium in the market, establishing it as a benchmark for high-end Oregon Chardonnay, even when bottled by other producers. The consistent high scoring across different labels reinforces the vineyard's reputation for quality.
The Pricing Anomaly
The Granville Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard 2022 is priced at $69.99, according to sf.flatiron-wines.com. The $69.99 price directly undercuts Résonance's stated minimum price stipulation of $80-$150 for fruit sold to other producers.
