Reviews & Ratings

2019 Appassionata Chardonnay "Willamette Valley"

Winery: Appassionata

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Willamette Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $75

Cases produced: 108

KWG Score: 93 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: December 11, 2022

Wine Review: This pale straw-colored Chardonnay from Oregon opens with a pineapple and matchstick bouquet with hints of banana and apple. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is round, bright and lively for a Chard. The flavor profile is an oak influenced pineapple, peach, and mango blend with notes of coconut and banana. The finish is dry, and its flavors linger and last for a very long time. This Chard would pair well with a one skillet peach chicken. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Appassionata Chardonnay is the expressive summit of this classic Burgundian variety in the Willamette Valley. Fermented and matured in large (500-liter) oak casks, it rests on the full lees for two years before bottling. It then rests in our cellar for another year before its release, three years after vintage. The wine's elegant texture, fine structure and extended maturation time ensure a long life for this vibrant Chardonnay.

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