Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template 80 percent Oloroso with 20

80 percent Oloroso with 20 percent Pedro Ximenez

with vanilla and candied tropical fruit on the nose

smoky bonfire and molasses loiter backstage

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

This impressive chardonnay is defined by its linear precision and consistent tension

Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Chardonnay Affinites 2020 spirits-template 80 percent Oloroso with 20From 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