Adelsheim 2008 Caitlin’s Reserve Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)

Country: US / Caitlin’s Reserve
Variety: Chardonnay Oregon
Winery: Adelsheim / Willamette Valley

Still quite young yet unmistakably lush, this bottling immediately shows fresh apples, white peach and plenty of new oak from 100% barrel fermentation. The lip-smacking acidity keeps fruit and oak in balance; all that is needed is a bit more bottle age. Decant it if you plan to drink it immediately.