Chehalem Stoller Vineyards Ian's Reserve Chardonnay, 2016

This wine has cool climate acidity combined with lavish oak and the buttery texture of malolactic fermentation. Even though I generally favor unoaked Chardonnay, this combination works well for me.

Light, bright straw color. Intense scents of lime, peach, lemon curd and vanilla oak. Rich texture and full body. Fruit, oak and acid balanced nicely to give dramatic tension on the mid palate and finish. The winemaker says these qualities will continue to integrate as the wine ages.