95 Points Decanter 
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
 
Winemaker Notes
Aromas of lemon flower and green melon leap from the glass, followed by a sweet tangerine rind and cereal note that's exotic and intriguing. On the palate, an apricot pulp and granny-smith apple mingles with a stone-fruit minerality that is demanding of your attention. The wine is light on it's feet, but generates a certain amount of power and tension that has become the calling card for every vintage of Affinites. The mid-palate is broad and expanding, while a clean line of acidity carries through a clean, bright finish.
 
The relationship and connection between different elements. Each vintage our Affinités Chardonnay showcases the brilliance individual sites can produce when masterfully tempered and blended, with the ultimate objective of encapsulating the true spirit of the vintage. Not an individual expression of one site, but rather a composition of shared connections from a special place captured in a moment in time. The chosen vineyards (Bishop Creek, Von Oehsen, Spirit Hill) are interwoven to reveal the delicate flavors and sheer beauty of the Willamette Valley