Horse Heaven Hills is a newly recognized region just to the west of the more famous Walla Walla Valley, and it contains some of Washington's finest vineyards. This outstanding chardonnay is crisp, yet rich, with flavors of lemon curd, toast, and a hint of pineapple, apple and pure fruit unmarked by oak (only neutral oak was used). Partial malolactic fermentation gives just a bit of creaminess, but the overall impression is one of great purity and clarity, a perfect balance of richness and precision, with intriguing notes of minerality adding complexity. This is a very exciting and food-friendly style of chardonnay. Only 44 cases were made, so act quickly.
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