Country: US / Celilo Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Washington
Winery: Savage Grace / Columbia Gorge (WA)
Aged in equal parts new and neutral French oak along with stainless steel—the latter with no malolactic fermentation—this wine brings out notes of toast, straw and citrus. It has a thick mouth-feel while alternately delivering good concentration and length. It has a thick somewhat ponderous, lemony feel while alternately delivering good concentration and length. It doesn’t quite feel entirely like Chardonnay but it’s quite delicious.