Willamette Valley Chardonnay

Freshly open I get steely notes of herbs and hay. A little reductive but in a good way. Pleasant on the palate and fairly restrained.

Chablis-style Chardonnay but disappointing. My bottle was thin with too much alcohol. Great Chablis nose of green apple. But the palette was watery and alcoholic, although some slight apple and pear flavor was perceptible.

Pale straw color. Shy aroma of lemon rind. Tree fruit on the palate. Oak well in balance. Elegant, crisp and good mineral structure. Average relative value.

I am not a Chardonnay lover but this is so good! Oregon chards just tend to be less oaky and a little stonier. This one’s a keeper!!

John had this a year ago