Panther Creek 2016 Chardonnay

Chardonnay is the most diverse and most planted white varietal. You either adore it or walk right past it - do not pass go, do not collect $200 (Monopoly 😆). Let me introduce you to an unforgettable Chardonnay from Oregon that will have you coming back for more.

Panther Creek 2016 Chardonnay

Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.5% ABV

Quality Chardonnay that was aged for 16 months (25% in new French oak). This isn’t an oak bomb nor is it a citrus fruit forward wine. It’s a culmination of all that’s good in Chardonnay 😊 perfectly balanced.

❇️ Pours into the glass with lemon gold hue

❇️ Swirl and aromas of apple, Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, cashews, freshly baked bread, marshmallows with a sprinkle of yeast and coconut.

❇️ Sip and the zingy medium fresh acidity brings forth lemon zest, lime, lemongrass, tart green apple laced with honeysuckle, vanilla, brown sugar and delicate cloves.

It has an overall soft silky texture with great concentration that is just coats your mouth and lingers in this cooler expression of this varietal in it’s freshness.

I paired it with lemon grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs which was just perfection. You could always go the fish and seafood route - grilled lobster tails with lime chive butter or poached halibut with roasted tomatoes.