Cornerstone Cellars
Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
The 2012 Conerstone Chardonnay exemplifies great varietal typicity—this is classic Willamette Valley Chard, and nicely done too. Fresh aromas of pears, yellow-skinned apples, lemon zest, and toasted hazelnuts are nicely woven into this well-balanced white. The oak is very integrated as well, it’s not at all over blown, and a lively burst of acidity, redolent of lime skins and minerals leads into a long, 30+ second finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample
The 2012 Conerstone Chardonnay exemplifies great varietal typicity—this is classic Willamette Valley Chard, and nicely done too. Fresh aromas of pears, yellow-skinned apples, lemon zest, and toasted hazelnuts are nicely woven into this well-balanced white. The oak is very integrated as well, it’s not at all over blown, and a lively burst of acidity, redolent of lime skins and minerals leads into a long, 30+ second finish. 13.5% ABV | Sample
Feb 13th, 2016Cornerstone's 2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is generously styled, with a perfumy and overtly expressive nose of rose petals and anise inlaid by roasted strawberry, black cherry and blackberries. On the palate, its got depth, dimension and power to spare. Fine, dusty tannins and medium acidity frame out supple black and red fruit that gracefully tapirs to a lengthy finish. Really lovely, and perhaps more reminiscent of cool climate California Pinot Noir than one from Oregon. 14.3% ABV | Sample
Cornerstone's 2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is generously styled, with a perfumy and overtly expressive nose of rose petals and anise inlaid by roasted strawberry, black cherry and blackberries. On the palate, its got depth, dimension and power to spare. Fine, dusty tannins and medium acidity frame out supple black and red fruit that gracefully tapirs to a lengthy finish. Really lovely, and perhaps more reminiscent of cool climate California Pinot Noir than one from Oregon. 14.3% ABV | Sample
Jan 5th, 2016
Lemon, kiwi, minerals with hints of tropical fruits. Feels rich and buttery on the palate. Maybe a bit more oaky than I would like.
Lemon, kiwi, minerals with hints of tropical fruits. Feels rich and buttery on the palate. Maybe a bit more oaky than I would like.
Oct 1st, 2016
Big butter notes on the palete and nose. Slight acidity on the swish and finish. Minor minerality as well, but a very noticeable presence of butter.
Aimee Rating - 7.9
Marc Rating - 7.9
Big butter notes on the palete and nose. Slight acidity on the swish and finish. Minor minerality as well, but a very noticeable presence of butter.
Aimee Rating - 7.9
Marc Rating - 7.9
