Reviews & Ratings

2018 Willakenzie Chardonnay "Willamette Valley"

Winery: Willakenzie

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Willamette Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $35

Cases produced: 1,455

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 28, 2021

Wine Review: This pale straw-colored Chardonnay from Oregon opens with a green apple and smoky oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and slightly acidic. The flavor profile is an oak and flinty mineral influenced Bosc pear with notes of white pepper, vanilla, and butter cream. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity linger for a while. I would pair this Chard with chicken and wild mushroom ravioli with a light butter cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Multi-layered notes of brioche, spicy minerality, and subtle oak, balanced by floral and citrus flavors.

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