A sophisticated yet easily approachable Chardonnay, Winderlea’s 2017 vintage offers superbly balanced flavors including stone fruits, citrus fruits and juice, and a suggestion of toasted almonds, along with subtle oak nuances (the wine was aged 9 months in French oak). This charming wine may be a modest 12.9% alcohol but it nonetheless feels rich and satisfying on the palate. It may also be worth mentioning that Winderlea donates 2% of its annual revenue to certain non-profit organizations.
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay 2017
By Marguerite Thomas