Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template smoky bonfire and molasses loiter

smoky bonfire and molasses loiter backstage

with vanilla and candied tropical fruit on the nose

Ardbeg's entry level bottling is soft and mellow

honey and butterscotch give way to reveal more complexity with traditional maritime and spice notes combining with the subtlest touch of peat smoke

Lahaye's unsulfured bottling

Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template smoky bonfire and molasses loiterFrom 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