2005 Chehalem Chardonnay Ian's Reserve

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Vineyard:	Chehalem
Price:	$34.00
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Varietal:	Chardonnay
Style:	White

Region:	United States > Oregon
Other Vintages:	2006 2004 2003 2002 1999 1998 1996

WINEMAKER'S NOTE

One of the top Chardonnays we’ve made. Reminiscent of the best wines from the Chardonnay homeland, there are complex, fascinating Chablis-like herbal and mineral aromatics, spread with honey, citrus,...

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International Wine Cellar

Light gold. Impressively complex aromas of tangerine, cantaloupe, iodine, toasty lees and smoked meat. Fleshy orchard fruit and melon flavors are braced by nervy minerality and complicated by candied flowers and musky peach pit. Gains sweetness on the impressively long finish but retains excellent focus.
Ken's Wine Guide

This wine was Ken’s favorite wine from our blind tasting of Oregon Chardonnays. This light yellow wine opens with a light buttery oak like bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is smooth,...
CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes

Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 9 notes)