Stoller, Chardonnay Reserve, Dundee Hills

It had yellow gold color. Still alive and not tired. Showed mango and subtle tropical fruit aroma immediately. Little salty taste on the palate. Medium body and high intensity.

Drank at 60oF. Intense, complex nose including primarily aromas of lemon, blossom and apple with secondary aromas of tropical fruit, biscuit and cheese. Secondary aromas from MLF overshadow the primary aromas. Medium finish. Drinking well now.

Two days tasting in Oregon; 3/13/2017-3/14/2017 (Willamette Valley, OR) : 30% new oak. nice acidic profile, with some lemon bar character sitting on top of green apple. decent finish.

Clean, suave, and very well made. Lots of fruit make this somewhat modernly styled. Medium acid, supple mouthfeel, solid finish.

I live on the edge of ABC (All But Chardonnay, except Chablis and unoaked Chardonnay, that is), until this lovely 2014 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay (sample, $35). Holy deliciousness, Batman! The 11 months in French oak add a beautiful texture and backbone to a citrus- and tree-fruit driven wonder on the palate. I'm especially drawn to the lime finish. If only all oaked Chardonnays could be like this one.

This is wonderful chardonnay. A combination of new oak and half neutral oak fermenting on top of a wonderful vintage makes for a complex and beautiful wine here. The nose is light, vanilla, inviting. Lush honeyed tropical notes on the palate with a lingering toasty finish. Definitely getting more of this for the cellar.

Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Beautiful, as are all of Stoller's wines, but young. I feel will benefit from just a little more time in bottle. I reviewed the 2013 Reserve Chardonnay and preferred it slightly over the 2014. Even so, 2014 offers layers of sensory charm and is laden with just-picked peaches and pear tartan, topped off with a whiff of caramel and vanilla. On the palate, it's round and welcoming—peaches and cream followed by a …