Trailstone 2018 Chardonnay Wahluke Slope, Washington

2018 Wahluke Slope Chardonnay

Trailstone's 2018 Chardonnay from Wahluke Slope, Washington, embodies a harmonious blend of elegance and complexity. With a medium-full body that envelops the palate in a luxurious embrace, this white wine strikes a perfect balance with its moderate acidity that adds a refreshing zest. The flavor profile is characterized by a moderate fruit intensity, offering a delightful array of fruit notes that dance on the taste buds. The dryness of the Chardonnay leaves a smooth finish that lingers, inviting you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:

One swirl releases a sweet burst of pineapple, green mango, and papaya. Another reveals toasty notes of burnt sugar and vanilla combined with a rich, minerally texture. Fuller than other Chardonnays, this wine holds up well with punchier flavors.

Mango

Pineapple

Vanilla

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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