Country: US / Avellana Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Oregon
Winery: Ponzi / Willamette Valley
This Ponzi-owned vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains AVA (but not listed as such). It’s bright and tense, with coiled energy and flavors that do need some hours to breathe open. Poached pear, lemon curd and caramel apple are in the mix. At first a little hot in the finish, it smoothes out and turns into a buttery gem.