2014 Big Table Farm The Elusive Queen Willamette Valley Oregon Chardonnay

13.6% alc., 116 cases, $85. The name was inspired by Clare’s passion for keeping bees. Unfined and unfiltered. · Light golden yellow color with a slight haze in the glass. Aromas of lemon oil, pine sap, cut apple and spice hold up nicely over time in the glass. Delicious flavors of lemon, apple and yellow peach with deft oak integration. The mantle of juicy acidity brings the fruit to life and the lengthy finish seduces with goodness. A serious, intriguing wine that deserves contemplation and even decanting after opening. Score: 94. Reviewed April 22, 2016

Winery: Big Table Farm
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Chardonnay