Chehalem Inox Chardonnay

Chehalem Wines
Inox Unoaked Chardonnay
Willamette Valley
2014

The 2014 INOX is a classic example of what a warmer vintage gives us with Chardonnay, a little more voluptuous than previous vintages, a tiny bit of sweetness to show its ripeness, and hints of the tropics on the nose and the palate! It opens with honeysuckle, peach, white blossoms and candied apples, then evolves on the palate as a complex, viscous, playful charmer.  There are bright yellow apples, almost a fresh apple cider, or a juicy run-down-your-face melon, and some guava accents, which finish bright and clean with balancing acid on the finish.

Chardonnay pairs well with poultry dishes, pork dishes, shellfish, and soft cheeses.