WildAire 2018 Open Claim Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)
Editors' Choice
The vineyard is just south of the Van Duzer Corridor AVA, hence the more generic Willamette Valley label. But this wine demonstrates the intensity and depth that this vineyard and region bring to what can be a rather dull and flimsy grape. Not so here! This vibrant wine sings with mixed tree fruits, vanilla bean, butterscotch and spicy highlights from 10 months in one-third new French oak. Paul Gregutt
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Price$30,Buy Now
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DesignationOpen Claim Vineyard
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Alcohol13.9%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryWhite
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Date Published7/1/2021
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