Day 2018 Belle Pente Vineyard Chardonnay (Yamhill-Carlton)
Editors' Choice
This astonishing wine does for Oregon Chardonnay what Cayuse has done for Oregon Syrah—utterly reinvented it. Thick with flavors of mashed pears, peaches and sweet lemons, it's big but still nuanced. Scents and streaks of flower pollen, lemon meringue, baking spices and more make this compelling wine both fascinating and challenging. Winemaker Brianne Day ferments with native yeast in one-third new puncheon and two-thirds neutral barrels. This is simply stunning. Paul Gregutt
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Price$40,Buy Now
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DesignationBelle Pente Vineyard
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Alcohol13.4%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryWhite
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Date Published4/1/2021
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