Quite young and tight with primary apple melon and stone-fruit flavors this is that rare domestic Chardonnay that surely will reward cellaring. With decanting it becomes creamier with an aromatic lift of cinnamon and a thread of vanilla running through the toasty finish. A baby but already delicious.

The 2010 Chardonnay was sourced from the winery's estate vineyard and the Celilo Vineyard and was aged in 20% new oak for 6 months. It displays a fragrant nose of poached pear spiced apple and hints of tropical fruit with the oak fully integrated. Creamy on the palate with the fruit nicely framed by the vibrant acidity of the 2010 vintage it is likely to evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2017. -Jay Miller