Chehalem Ian's Reserve Chardonnay 2014

(38 percent new French oak) Pale yellow-gold. Mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruits on the nose, joined by a slow-building ginger quality and hints of vanilla and iodine. Sappy, palate-staining Anjou pear and Meyer lemon flavors are complemented by a smoky lees note and lifted by zesty minerality. Finishes with impressive clarity and excellent persistence, leaving lingering mineral and citrus pith notes behind. Drinking Window: 2020-2025. Score - 92. (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Dec. 2017)