Willamette Valley Chardonnay

Jacques Selosse

Substance Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

(Disg. 2014)…Some of the most captivating aromatics you’ll ever find from Champagne, stunningly complex with infinite layers, racy acids and chalky minerality. Such incredible intensity, verve and an explosively long finale. Nothing like Selosse. Untouchable! — 6 days ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2020

A fantastic nose. Intense lemon, cool slate, an oiliness. Surprisingly oaky on the palate. Lovely balance and freshness but a few more years to let that oak settle and this should be amazing — 8 days ago

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Alan Weinberg

Alan Weinberg

Don’t they supposedly only use old barrels yet it often tastes oaky young?
Conrad Green

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It’s the first time I’ve encountered oak this noticeable on Raveneau

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

Pale straw in the glass. Ripe peach, pineapple, pear, and blossom, with hints of vanilla, lychee, and honeysuckle. On the palate—banana, apple, and a touch of cream, lifted by medium-plus acidity. I’m not usually a fan of Napa Chard, but this one is elegant and balanced, with well-integrated oak. — 3 months ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

A hint of oxidative notes and a really pretty, quite intense nose. Lanolin, lemon oil, slate. Very clear and pretty with a splash of salinity on the finish. Good texture. Excellent. — 9 hours ago

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Vintage?

Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

Light gold. A hint of honey and lemon oil. Long and intense. Good — 14 days ago

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Penner-Ash

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

So smooth and approachable. Tannins and fruit are well balanced. Great nose. Great finish and lingering flavors. I really enjoy this wine, quite tasty. — 5 hours ago

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Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

Ron R
9.4

This is special. Bold, ripe and textured. Nose presents white fruits, green apples, nutmeg and a spring day. Dry-ish finish on the mid palate which is laser focused.
Avra, NYC.
— 9 hours ago

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Willamette Valley Vineyards

Whole Cluster Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Estate Pinot expresses the terroir of 3 vineyards. Deep Ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits and spice, whole cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel. On the palate flavors of blueberry and cherry with earthy tones, nuts and cacao. Full-bodied, fine tannins, well balanced, medium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy spice notes. — 15 days ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

Drank this from a magnum at a paired dinner. Smooth and rich with lemon, pear, and a touch of brioche and jasmine. Round and warm. — 4 days ago

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Superlative Oregon Pinot. Cherry; crushed roses; a bit of anise bite. A gorgeous wine #easter — 5 days ago