Reviews & Ratings

2006 Rex Hill Chardonnay "Reserve"

Winery: Rex Hill

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $28

Cases produced: 210

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: June 27, 2008

Wine Review: This wine came in second place in our recent blind tasting of Oregon Chardonnays. This light yellow wine opens with a very ripe pear like bouquet with a touch of cantaloupe. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is round, a bit zippy, with light lime and pear like flavors and a touch of lightly toasted oak and minerals. The finish is dry and lingers a bit. The panel felt this wine would pair nicely with grilled lemon chicken, chicken picatta, or orange ruffie. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Pineapple rind, dried apricots and desiccated coconut on the nose. The bright acidity and full-body complements the flavors of preserved lemons, white spices and a little woodsmoke. This wine is redolent of autumn.

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