title: Phelps Creek 2008 Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))
description: A lovely counterpoint to Phelps Creek's estate reserve Chardonnay, this comes from just across the river, sourced from a vineyard on the Washington side of this two-state AVA. It got the full malolactic, fermented in French oak treatment, and shows plenty of pleasing barrel toast and spice. The fruit mixes hints of peach and melon with a lemon drop core, and finishes with a lick of butterscotch.
variety: Chardonnay
designation: Celilo Vineyard