14 Hands 2013 The Reserve Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills)

Country: US / The Reserve
Variety: Chardonnay Washington
Winery: 14 Hands / Horse Heaven Hills

The new American oak barrel fermentation and aging steals the show on this wine. Notes of vanilla and woodspice overpower the variety’s melon and apple aromas and flavors. There are some good things going on but it’s hard to get at them.