2018 Chehalem "INOX" Willamette Valley Chardonnay

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2018 Chehalem "INOX" Willamette Valley Chardonnay SKU #1420939

Price: $17.99

WE 91

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Professional Reviews

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Continuing (under new ownership) with the all-stainless style for which Chehalem is known, this sappy, fruit-powered wine is loaded, with a mix of ripe apple fruit and a hint of green banana. The mouthfeel is smooth, almost satiny, and the lack of any time in barrel is not in any way detrimental. *Editors’ Choice* (PG)

(06/2020)

K&L Notes

Ready to get inox-uclated? If you're looking for a domestic chardonnay that won't break the bank, but that's also made in an Old World style, don't miss the Inox Chardonnay from Chehalem. The folks at Chehalem suppress malo on this tank-fermented chardonnay (Inox takes its name from the French word for stainless steel, inoxydable.), highlighting the full range of aromas and flavors of the Willamette Valley fruit. Pure and explosive aromatics redolent of late-summer/early fall farmers' market-stone fruit, citrus, melon, green apple and pear notes are grounded with earthy vanilla and spicy ginger. On the palate the tart, vibrant fruit is balanced by a shock of mineral.

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Staff Reviews

By: Jeffrey Jones
11/11/2019
K&L Staff Member

This wine show cases the wonderful Chardonnay fruit of Willamette valley in Oregon. It is not aged in oak barrels and this allows the fruit to show its character and flavors. The Inox is round and pretty with focus and energy. It has bright fruit but is clean and has a nice crisp finish. This will compliment both fish and fowl dishes but is easy enough to drink alone.
By: Scott Beckerley
7/3/2019
K&L Staff Member

Like the Bergstrom "Old Stones" Chardonnay, this release from Chehalem is all about the clean and crisp. A lively nose of lychee and nectarine is followed by green apple fruit and Myer lemon on the palate. No oak is involved, so this bugger is all about clean, fresh, fruit. An outstanding value!

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