Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 CS20231026 From the producer: We take

From the producer: We take our fully matured 5-year straight bourbon and transfer it into Ruby Port barrels for 6 additional months

soft fruit notes

The first Basil Hayden Rye release with an age statement

but at 923 meters in the mountains above Valencia it becomes something else entirely

Smooth and rich with Meyer lemon

Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 CS20231026 From the producer: We takeFrom 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