Adelsheim Staking Claim Chardonnay 2019

Grapefruit pith, flint, roasted almonds and toasted lemons here. It's medium-bodied, flinty and gently toasty with bright acidity and a fresh, tight finish. Sustainable. Drink now.

Layered aromas of ripe orchard fruits, peach, lemon custard, and a light touch of flinty reduction in the 2019 Chardonnay Staking Claim are followed by a supple palate with notes of baked apples, beeswax, and hazelnut. It is a well-balanced and delicious wine with a decadent feel, that cleans up nicely on the finish. Drink 2022-2028.

The 2019 Chardonnay Staking Claim, from the Chehalem Mountains, captivates with a spicy blend of wild herbs, crushed oyster shells and crushed green apples. This is softly textured and supple with ripe stone fruits and sweet inner florals, yet I crave more energy. It finishes with youthful tension and a flourish of savory spice.