Crowley 2024 Phoebe Chardonnay, Four Winds Vineyard, McMinnville May green apple

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Crowley 2024 Phoebe Chardonnay, Four Winds Vineyard, McMinnville May green apple$59. 99 bottle $329. 94($54. 99) six pack The first of two utterly distinct wines from own rooted, old vine Wente clone chardonnay picked at true, rich ripeness, teases with an almost opulent texture (for Oregon that is). Tyson uses a slightly more oxidative than reductive approach to the Phoebe so this wines is up front and expressive from start. Honey, ginger, lemon curd, and lemon blossom. Silky smooth with lees tinged fruit integrate with