Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 CS20230804 with exceptional results from a

with exceptional results from a qualitative point of view

with a splash of Chardonnay and a generous dose of still red wine blended in for color and grip

Limited tilling

and honeyed sweetness

bitter liqueur that can substitute for both classic sweet vermouths and alpine digestive tonics

Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 CS20230804 with exceptional results from aFrom the producer: The 2020 Affinits Chardonnay opens with citrus blossom, lemon curd and quince. These seductive aromatics then give way to hints river rock, fresh rain and baked apples. Minerality and wet stone on the palate unfold to reveal flavors of lemon zest and tart candied apples. Tightly grained French oak nuance and fruit driven intensity add weight and power as the wine continues to drive forward. This impressive chardonnay is defined by