Retail $45. Under DIAM10. From the newly created Laurelwood District of the Willamette Valley, this Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay, with over four years of age, is captivating. A bit of color (more yellow than straw), the oak treatment is evident, but far from overwhelming on the nose, which pairs well with the lemon curd and acacia bloom. The palate has that same lemon influence and is marked by a distinct tartness that carries the wine all the way through to the finish. This is not a trendy "unoaked Chard" by any stretch of the imagination, but it is darned tasty and a great indication of what Willamette Chardonnay can be.
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3/12/2023 - cupoverflowing1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
very enjoyable and worth it if on sale
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12/21/2022 - Sharon D Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice creamy Chardonnay. All enjoyed
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5/30/2022 - rpollock1998 wrote: 82 Points
A nice creamy Chardonnay, but since I’m not a big Chardonnay fan I wouldn’t drink it often .
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5/11/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $45. Under DIAM10. From the newly created Laurelwood District of the Willamette Valley, this Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay, with over four years of age, is captivating. A bit of color (more yellow than straw), the oak treatment is evident, but far from overwhelming on the nose, which pairs well with the lemon curd and acacia bloom. The palate has that same lemon influence and is marked by a distinct tartness that carries the wine all the way through to the finish. This is not a trendy "unoaked Chard" by any stretch of the imagination, but it is darned tasty and a great indication of what Willamette Chardonnay can be.
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6/15/2021 - Drogers08121 Does not like this wine: 69 Points
Crisp start, but can’t get past the steel taste (supposedly from tha steel barrel aging). Much better WV Chardonnay’s are available.
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