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From sustainably farmed vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, the 2013 North Valley Chardonnay spends two to three months on mostly used French oak, with 77% of the blend going through malolactic fermentation. On the nose, an elegant tempo—smokiness gives way to classic notes of orchard fruit, lemon tart and marzipan. It's nicely balanced, with crisp acidity, moderate weight and a beautifully delineated mineral undercurrent. There's a subtle, rather genial hint of gingersnap on the finish. 13.4% ABV
From sustainably farmed vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, the 2013 North Valley Chardonnay spends two to three months on mostly used French oak, with 77% of the blend going through malolactic fermentation. On the nose, an elegant tempo—smokiness gives way to classic notes of orchard fruit, lemon tart and marzipan. It's nicely balanced, with crisp acidity, moderate weight and a beautifully delineated mineral undercurrent. There's a subtle, rather genial hint of gingersnap on the finish. 13.4% ABV
2020 vintage. One of the rare unclassified Pauillacs. On their website, they only talk about a " Reserve" and a "Cuvée Collection", no word about this. Unusually low alcohol (12,5% abv.) in such a warm vintage. High acidity that tends to dominate the discrete fruit. Not exactly what you'd expect from Pauillac, but a decent, unexciting wine. Outperformed by the (cheaper) 2019 Les Allées de Cantemerle tasted alongside. If you want a wine with "Pauillac" on the label for 17 euro, this is your thing. But you will find tons of better Bordeaux wines at a lower price in less fancy appellations.
2020 vintage. One of the rare unclassified Pauillacs. On their website, they only talk about a " Reserve" and a "Cuvée Collection", no word about this. Unusually low alcohol (12,5% abv.) in such a warm vintage. High acidity that tends to dominate the discrete fruit. Not exactly what you'd expect from Pauillac, but a decent, unexciting wine. Outperformed by the (cheaper) 2019 Les Allées de Cantemerle tasted alongside. If you want a wine with "Pauillac" on the label for 17 euro, this is your thing. But you will find tons of better Bordeaux wines at a lower price in less fancy appellations.
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
