2016 Open Claim Vineyards Willamette Valley Chardonnay

13.5% alc., 80 cases, $75. Released May 2019. Dijon clones 95 and 76. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. A range of aromas including lemon, apple, warm biscuit and hazelnut cream. Somewhat austere in an acid-driven style, with flavors of lemon, grapefruit, pear and vanilla, finishing upbeat and quenching with a lemon-lime flourish. Score: 90. Reviewed July 8, 2019

Winery: Open Claim Vineyards
From article: Recent Tasting of 2016, 2017 & 2018 Willamette Valley Chardonnay