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“This stellar reserve remains one of the finest Chardonnays from Oregon. Meyer lemon, peanut oil, salted nuts, citrus and tangerine combine in a deep and intense palate. Whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented (but in just 10% new French oak), this delicious, dense and penetrating wine should be consumed now through the early 2020s.”
93 Points Wine Enthusiast Editors' Choice
"The 2014 Chardonnay Reserve offers a great, yet slightly ...
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The Story
The Ponzi family has dedicated over 25 to innovation in farming and winemaking to develop Oregon Chardonnay's place in the world. Luisa Ponzi's experience in Burgundy certainly shines through in this wine. The Chardonnay Reserve displays an expressive nose of persimmon, vanilla bean, caramelized banana, nectarine and rainwater; the lightly textured mouth is full of cinnamon, cardamom, lime zest and long meringue flavors; and long finish burs...