2022 | Passing Time Chardonnay | Columbia Valley Hanzell Vineyard A good-value

A good-value

This is what Willamette Valley Pinot Gris is supposed to taste like

La Montée de St Romble” is a grand terroir

with hints of sweet spices

Fruit comes from a site in the Ginestra MGA that was planted in 1971 with additional vines added in 1991

2022 | Passing Time Chardonnay | Columbia Valley Hanzell Vineyard A good-valueAn orchard hits your nose with a tight spiral of peaches and yellow apples, followed by a mildly oaky touch of vanilla burnt Basque cheesecake. That alone merits this score. The bonus is the wine's rich flavors of lemon shortbread, pears and juniper berries, all wrapped up in the glow of elevated acidity. 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast