Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"The 2020 Affinités Chardonnay opens with citrus blossom, lemon curd and quince. These seductive aromatics then give way to hints river rock, fresh rain and baked apples. Minerality and wet stone on the palate unfold to reveal flavors of lemon zest and tart candied apples. Tightly grained French oak nuance and fruit driven intensity add weight and power as the wine continues to drive forward. This impressive chardonnay is defined by its linear precision and consistent tension. There is a remarkable purity here, an electricity of bound energy that cannot be mistaken for anything other than a wine of significance and ageability."
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA
Aging: 10 months in French oak, 25% new
Production: 18 barrels
Winemaker: Jean-Nicolas Meo
92 Points - Wine Spectator
"Handsomely built, with deep and multilayered flavors of tropical fruit and orange peel accented by dusky spice and hints of mineral. Drink now. 359 cases made." -TF, 11/15/22
92 Points, "Editors' Choice" - Wine Enthusiast
"Clarified butter, toast and spice aromas lead to a bright, lively, lemony palate. It's completely captivating. Decant and pair with shrimp scampi with butter, lemon and fresh parsley." -SS, 11/1/22
