Chardonnay "Staking Claim", Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, OR, 2019

James Suckling 92Pts.

Grapefruit pith, flint, roasted almonds and toasted lemons here. It’s medium-bodied, flinty and gently toasty with bright acidity and a fresh, tight finish. Sustainable.

Wine Spectator 91Pts.

Svelte and snappy, with attractive orange peel, pear and honeysuckle tones that linger on the finish.

Jeb Dunnack 91Pts.

Layered aromas of ripe orchard fruits, peach, lemon custard, and a light touch of flinty reduction in the 2019 Chardonnay Staking Claim are followed by a supple palate with notes of baked apples, beeswax, and hazelnut. It is a well-balanced and delicious wine with a decadent feel, that cleans up nicely on the finish. Drink 2022-2028.