The 2016 Open Claim Willamette Valley Chardonnay is another fantastic release by the talented Tony Rynders. This was aged for sixteen months in 33% new French oak prior to bottling. The nose shows gorgeous Meyer lemon zest with toasted brioche and hazelnuts. The palate shows a good combination of richness and freshness with a marvelous texture. Remarkably complex, with vanilla cream, lemon oil, honeydew melon and marcona almond flavors all coming together. Refined and rich, this is a fantastic release that will cellar nicely for close to a decade.
Rating | Value | Drink |
93 |
$75 |
2019-2033 |
Country | Region | Appellation |
United States |
Oregon |
Willamette Valley |
Editor | Issue | Importer |
O. Bargreen |
April, 2019 |
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