Walter Scott - Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) White bLend

Walter Scott - Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) White bLend97 Decanter Review Date: 05 2024 From the own rooted Koosah Vineyard in the Eola Amity Hills, a fast rising star among Willamette Valley producers for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Lush aromas of decadent Meyer lemon pulp and lemon drop candies melt away as a smoky flint jumps from the glass. The palate soars with zesty acidity bracing flavours of briny oyster shell, crushed slate, piquant notes of lime pith, and white pepper carry us homea beautiful

raspberry preserves and blackberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box

The entry is rich with exotic spice notes leading to mouth filling flavors of blackberry

This was especially appreciated along the eastern side of the valley where the late afternoon sun lingers longest

bright Chardonnay fruit flavor

and the wine is tasty and long

(Tasted: December 20

with a slight phenolic touch

These qualities add to the silky cleanness of the mouthfeel and the accessible freshness of this vintage

still as illuminating – where Venice is the full flash of brilliance to be extracted here

(96-98VN)) in original wood

The overall impression is rich with refined tannins

Fond of sand dunes and salty air