Sometimes, the
wine cellar throws a few surprises. This original white wine from Hye
Meadow is one of them. The wine is made with 90% Chardonnay and 10%
Riesling, sourced from the Columbian Valley. What may not have initially been intended to
keep this long has held up very well. The color has only moderately intensified
over the years. The aromas are still quite nice and you get notes of tart
green apple, subtle yeast and butter on the palate. The “crispness” has not
diminished one bit! Take away the vintage, and you’d think it was last year’s Chardonnay
just aged a tad bit longer. It’s an incredibly great white for a hot
summer day that is very refreshing and will pair nicely with many dishes. We’re
always pleased when one of these originals turns out well and even more tickled
when they have aged without any significant compromise. Thanks to the
grapes, the winemaker, the cellar, and some good wine luck, we were able to sip
and really enjoy this wine recently. Until
the next one, cheers!
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