Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template Lahaye's unsulfured bottling

Lahaye's unsulfured bottling

with vanilla and candied tropical fruit on the nose

The wine is lean and very focused with a slight nutty character

80 percent Oloroso with 20 percent Pedro Ximenez

Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template Lahaye's unsulfured bottlingFrom 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