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Brick House Chardonnay 09

Review:

Brick House Chardonnay Willamette Valley 09 -

The resurgence in interest in Oregon Chardonnay has only increased demand for Brick House's cult favorite Chardonnay. Doug was one of the first winemakers in the Willamette Valley to plant the then new "Dijon" clone Chardonnays, imported from France by UC Davis in the late 1980's. Some of the vines that this Chardonnay is made from were planted in 1990. Doug's Chardonnay is considered one of the best in Oregon, and ranks high in reviews of Chardonnay from anywhere.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 Points - The 2007 Chardonnay, from a superb vintage for the Willamette Valley’s white wines because of the vibrant natural acidity, is light gold-colored with an enticing nose of honey, tropical fruits, and mineral. This is followed by a medium-bodied, creamy-textured wine with layered, rich fruit, impeccable balance, and a lengthy, pure finish. It is likely to evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2014. - Jay Miller

"A showstopper"- Portland Oregonian

2006 Vintage Tasting Notes

Parker 90 points: "Lovely rich aromas of toasty pears are found in the nose of the 2002 Chardonnay. Oily-textured, broad, and medium-bodied, this seamless wine is packed with honeyed minerals as well as white fruits. One of the most elegant Chards I've tasted from Oregon, it should be drunk over the next 4-5 years."

Winemaker and proprietor Doug Tunnel was an early fan of the climate-adapted Dijon clone chardonnays, and this is a showstopper.

Made entirely from organically grown grapes, this wonderfully bracing and flavorful chardonnay showcases forward crisp flavors of lemon peel, lime, a touch of tangerine and even a tad of mango.

Though the wine has a vibrantly tropical character, it also has an appealing weight in the mouth, making sipping it a rather sensuous experience. It is a wonderful example of the new trend in quality Oregon chardonnay." C.D.

 

Retail $25.65

$23.08 in any 12 bottle order

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