Drank over 3 days and was admittedly at its best on day 3. Maybe suggests decanting would be worth the effort? Smoky buttered toast. Nutty, marzipan, and yes...a stony minerality. Full on ripe and somewhat candied citrus fruit peel. Lip smacking acidity, with a generous dose of creamy vanilla oak. Needs food, and would suggest having it as a lunchtime tipple than an evening dinner one.
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Pale lemon, nose of struck match, lemon and clove. The palate has lovely citrus fruit with a little bit of ripe green apple, clove, a bit of oak spice and burnt toast but not excessive. Really wonderful.
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This tastes surprisingly young. It's light in color and extremely vibrant. In fact, this did better on day 2. It had a youthful streak of acidity that jumped out almost too much on day 1, but was nicely integrated - but still very much present - on day 2.
A very good wine that still has upside potential but is also drinking well now, particularly with a bit of a decant. Good QPR
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Really good QPR. Lighter colour than many west coast chardonnays of this type. Nose is crisp without being astringent. Attack is a good balance of acid and citrus fruits but with a lovely lick of vanilla to keep the the package together. Long finish.
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Nose: prestine. Bit of ML and pal evidence. Limestone and saline. Not much fruit. Palate: medium bodied, nice acidity and just a bit of tartness. Smooth and semi-lush mouthfeel. Big Meyer lemon, vanilla custard. White pepper and a lot of Starfruit and Granny Smith apple. Overall a brilliant effort and value.
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I absolutely love this wine. Tasted it at a West Coast American wine tasting and this was the standout wine out of the reds and whites. Gentle oak, lemon and mineral aromas. The palate has great fruit, a long mineral thread that runs through the long finish.
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Very similar to previous note, well measured oak, loads of lemon, very crisp and pure, distinct mineral on the finish; delicious; this would cost $70+ from Burgundy.
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on the nose white aromas, melon, apricot, citrus, mineral & oak palate of green apple, grapefruit, vanilla medium body, medium fruit, medium acidity, long finish well structured, good balance of fruit acid & oak well made old vs new style chardonnay
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Pale straw colour. Subtle oak on the nose but overall this is a wine whose nose is modest and not very striking. On the palate the wine begins to show its class, young though it is. Pit, green apple, saline and chalky with great acidity and a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste. Burgundian in style, reminds me of some good Chablis, perhaps Vaudesir. Needs another year or so but shows great promise. Very glad I tried it
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Tasted blind; light yellow; nose and palate show lots of lemon, no oak really standing out, great focus and restraint; confident this was Burgundy but could not place it; very good, great QPR.
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Expressive nose with aromas of hazelnut, vanilla, cedar, lemon peel and hints of green apple. Medium+ body and very concentrated, however the alcohol is slightly unbalanced and the wine lacks some freshness.
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Oregon keep impressing me with both their Pinot wines as well as their Chardonnays. Stony, smoky minerality together with lots of green apples, citrus fruit and a well-balanced buttery note. Really crisp acidity and good intensity on the palate with a long and dry chalky finish.
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Phenomenal, rich Chardonnay with bright, clean, citrus tones. Green apple and melon with just a hint of oak. Not your typical buttery, oaky Chardonnay- would definitely buy again.
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Lovely lees-ey aromas. A little biscuity note in there too. Lovely delicate restrained style, the fruit is tropical edged with a lovely banana note and a little toastyness appears on the finish. Great poise and acidity, really good.
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4/8/2022 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Rich and powerful yet still linear, magnificent actually. Stiff and tartic
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3/21/2021 - moods wrote: 90 Points
Drank over 3 days and was admittedly at its best on day 3. Maybe suggests decanting would be worth the effort? Smoky buttered toast. Nutty, marzipan, and yes...a stony minerality. Full on ripe and somewhat candied citrus fruit peel. Lip smacking acidity, with a generous dose of creamy vanilla oak. Needs food, and would suggest having it as a lunchtime tipple than an evening dinner one.
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1/22/2020 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale lemon, nose of struck match, lemon and clove. The palate has lovely citrus fruit with a little bit of ripe green apple, clove, a bit of oak spice and burnt toast but not excessive. Really wonderful.
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4/9/2019 - OregonLoafer Likes this wine:
This tastes surprisingly young. It's light in color and extremely vibrant. In fact, this did better on day 2. It had a youthful streak of acidity that jumped out almost too much on day 1, but was nicely integrated - but still very much present - on day 2.
A very good wine that still has upside potential but is also drinking well now, particularly with a bit of a decant. Good QPR
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4/10/2018 - Sonoffalstaff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really good QPR. Lighter colour than many west coast chardonnays of this type. Nose is crisp without being astringent. Attack is a good balance of acid and citrus fruits but with a lovely lick of vanilla to keep the the package together. Long finish.
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2/25/2017 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Another great performance by this white Burg from OR.
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2/3/2017 - bin905 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, citrus, wet slate and a bit of sea salt.
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11/25/2016 - goodvitis.com wrote: 91 Points
Nose: prestine. Bit of ML and pal evidence. Limestone and saline. Not much fruit. Palate: medium bodied, nice acidity and just a bit of tartness. Smooth and semi-lush mouthfeel. Big Meyer lemon, vanilla custard. White pepper and a lot of Starfruit and Granny Smith apple. Overall a brilliant effort and value.
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10/31/2016 - bin905 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Spice and fresh wood scent. Crisp, clean and refreshing combination of citrus and tonic flavor.
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4/24/2016 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 91 Points
I absolutely love this wine. Tasted it at a West Coast American wine tasting and this was the standout wine out of the reds and whites. Gentle oak, lemon and mineral aromas. The palate has great fruit, a long mineral thread that runs through the long finish.
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2/10/2016 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Very similar to previous note, well measured oak, loads of lemon, very crisp and pure, distinct mineral on the finish; delicious; this would cost $70+ from Burgundy.
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1/11/2016 - bin905 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Serious, low in oak with plenty of interesting - citrus, apple, melon and mineral - flavors.
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1/10/2016 - Lavan79 wrote: 90 Points
on the nose white aromas, melon, apricot, citrus, mineral & oak
palate of green apple, grapefruit, vanilla
medium body, medium fruit, medium acidity, long finish
well structured, good balance of fruit acid & oak
well made old vs new style chardonnay
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1/1/2016 - sj38 wrote: 90 Points
Pale straw colour. Subtle oak on the nose but overall this is a wine whose nose is modest and not very striking. On the palate the wine begins to show its class, young though it is. Pit, green apple, saline and chalky with great acidity and a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste. Burgundian in style, reminds me of some good Chablis, perhaps Vaudesir. Needs another year or so but shows great promise. Very glad I tried it
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12/8/2015 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Tasted blind; light yellow; nose and palate show lots of lemon, no oak really standing out, great focus and restraint; confident this was Burgundy but could not place it; very good, great QPR.
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10/10/2015 - olalar wrote: 89 Points
Smooth and round but lacks some juice. Refined oak is well integrated. Good balance and medium long after taste.
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9/17/2015 - Man in Black wrote:
Expressive nose with aromas of hazelnut, vanilla, cedar, lemon peel and hints of green apple. Medium+ body and very concentrated, however the alcohol is slightly unbalanced and the wine lacks some freshness.
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9/13/2015 - Lilja wrote:
Oregon keep impressing me with both their Pinot wines as well as their Chardonnays. Stony, smoky minerality together with lots of green apples, citrus fruit and a well-balanced buttery note. Really crisp acidity and good intensity on the palate with a long and dry chalky finish.
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8/9/2015 - Skiperwaif wrote: 96 Points
Phenomenal, rich Chardonnay with bright, clean, citrus tones. Green apple and melon with just a hint of oak. Not your typical buttery, oaky Chardonnay- would definitely buy again.
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5/24/2015 - dpolivy wrote: 90 Points
A Day in the Willamette Valley (Willamette Valley, OR): Green apple, pear, citrus, and a touch of honey. Starts rich, but it's cut with a nice backbone of minerals and tart lemon. Crisp, with great acidity.
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12/17/2014 - Biggsy wrote: 91 Points
Lovely lees-ey aromas. A little biscuity note in there too. Lovely delicate restrained style, the fruit is tropical edged with a lovely banana note and a little toastyness appears on the finish. Great poise and acidity, really good.
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