A To Z Wineworks Chardonnay Oregon 2015

The New Classic: Fresh and lively, America's best-selling unoaked Oregon Chardonnay is full of citrus, quince and melon flavors offering all of the delights of food-friendly, cool climate whites.

TASTING NOTES

The 2015 A to Z Chardonnay has primary aromas of tangerines, lemon curd, white flowers, apricots, lime zest, kumquats, honeydew and wet stones. As the wine opens, aromas evolve to include beeswax, nutmeg and honey over time. A juicy and succulent attack has floral and citrus flavors while the mid-palate mirrors the aromatics with a burst of flavors offering tremendous depth balanced by perfect acidity and concentration. The finish is bright and focused, with a clean finish redolent of wet stones and citrus. The 2015 A to Z Chardonnay shows all the intensity and depth of the vintage yet retains the purity and freshness that Oregon chardonnay is known for.

PAIRS WELL WITH

GENERAL:
Fresh, vibrant, and lively foods that sparkle with acidity like Baja fish tacos or heavier foods that need a bit of a high note lift such as roasted monkfish and trout.

SPECIFIC:
Butter-poached lobster or crab
Tomato-based dishes
Lighter preparations of poultry like chicken or Caesar salad
Niçoise Salad, seared tuna, tartare

SAUCES:
Tomato, citrus, cream/ butter-based, fumés