Woodward Canyon
Washington State Chardonnay
Washington, USA
Medium lemon with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral and citrus adding some lees notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & apricot with lemon citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty notes. Smooth, long creamy finish, well balanced with lively acidity, ending with fruit and wet stone mineral character. Nice! Drink now!
Medium lemon with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral and citrus adding some lees notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & apricot with lemon citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty notes. Smooth, long creamy finish, well balanced with lively acidity, ending with fruit and wet stone mineral character. Nice! Drink now!
Apr 28th, 2023
Highly recommended. Crisp and unoaked.
Highly recommended. Crisp and unoaked.
Jan 24th, 2023
Woodward Canyon has gained a national reputation for producing high quality Chardonnay. This great new release, the 2017 Woodward Canyon ‘Washington State’ Chardonnay, is sourced from a host of great vineyards across the state. The wine was aged in a small percentage of new French oak prior to bottling. Ironically the wine was bottled on my birthday in May, 2018. The nose takes on a ton of appeal with roasted pineapple, toasty oak, Pink Lady apple and brioche aromatics. The palate shows a wonderful tension, astringency and richness. Gravenstein apple, brioche, and Meyer lemon creme brûlée flavors all strut their stuff in the glass. This is a gorgeous wine that has some good cellaring potential. Drink 2019-2029-
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Woodward Canyon has gained a national reputation for producing high quality Chardonnay. This great new release, the 2017 Woodward Canyon ‘Washington State’ Chardonnay, is sourced from a host of great vineyards across the state. The wine was aged in a small percentage of new French oak prior to bottling. Ironically the wine was bottled on my birthday in May, 2018. The nose takes on a ton of appeal with roasted pineapple, toasty oak, Pink Lady apple and brioche aromatics. The palate shows a wonderful tension, astringency and richness. Gravenstein apple, brioche, and Meyer lemon creme brûlée flavors all strut their stuff in the glass. This is a gorgeous wine that has some good cellaring potential. Drink 2019-2029-
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Named for the canyon Rick’s family farmed and where the Estate Vineyard is now located, established in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Woodward Canyon was the second winery in the Walla Walla Valley and the Smalls were instrumental in obtaining federal approval of the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Nice ripe stone fruit flavors, aged new French oak (20%) with pear and apple flavors, toasty oak, lively acidity, lingering ending with citrus and mineral notes. Very Nice!
Named for the canyon Rick’s family farmed and where the Estate Vineyard is now located, established in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Woodward Canyon was the second winery in the Walla Walla Valley and the Smalls were instrumental in obtaining federal approval of the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Nice ripe stone fruit flavors, aged new French oak (20%) with pear and apple flavors, toasty oak, lively acidity, lingering ending with citrus and mineral notes. Very Nice!
Nov 22nd, 2017
Green apple, green pear, banana, pina colada.
Green apple, green pear, banana, pina colada.
Nov 16th, 2017
Nose of Meyer lemon, cream, honey notes and spring flowers. Lemon, lime, caramel apple, underripe pear, strong edgy minerality, waxy, honeycomb, big round acidity and round, rich, thick finish.
Nose of Meyer lemon, cream, honey notes and spring flowers. Lemon, lime, caramel apple, underripe pear, strong edgy minerality, waxy, honeycomb, big round acidity and round, rich, thick finish.
Aug 14th, 2017
Creamy, rich, 10% new oak, 50% malo.
Creamy, rich, 10% new oak, 50% malo.
1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2015
More in the French style with citrus and lemon zest aromas. Apple, pear and just enough malo to give it some richness.
More in the French style with citrus and lemon zest aromas. Apple, pear and just enough malo to give it some richness.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2015
My fave #Washington State Chardonnay. Elegance in a glass.
My fave #Washington State Chardonnay. Elegance in a glass.
1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014Another out of the park Chardonnay by Rick and Darcy Small!!!!!!!
Another out of the park Chardonnay by Rick and Darcy Small!!!!!!!
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2013