From winemaker Tony Rynders, his 2014 White Label Chardonnay shows his skill in crafting wines with stunning precision and grace. Classic aromas of d’Anjou pear and yellow apple are rendered more complex by layers of lemon curd, pastry cream, allspice, white flowers, and toast. Aged fifteen months in 30% new French Oak, Rynders shows us Willamette Valley Chardonnay at its best, a portrait of elegance and golden luminosity—he’s managed to strike a finely-tuned balance between generosity of fruit and restraint. 13.5% ABV | Sample
9.2 Points