The Setting Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains, USA 2021 Verdeca Built upon 20-year-old Pommard vines

Built upon 20-year-old Pommard vines

Delivers a fascinating yin-yang of deep richness (ripe fruit

and 9% Cabernet Franc that spent 19 months in (I believe) all new French oak

Savory dried herbs and anise-like spices on the nose with some black cherries and olives

lively acidity and velvety tannins come together beautifully at the elegant finish to make this the best wine from this producer in modern times

The Setting Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains, USA 2021 Verdeca Built upon 20-year-old Pommard vinesThink about a baked yellow apple accompanied by a scoop of olive oil ice cream sprinkled with a smidgen of sea salt. Sound good? Then buy this wine. The wine's equally appealing coconut butter, pear and lime zest flavors are joined by bright acidity and a lengthy finish. 92 Pts Wine Enthusiast