2018 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur Dundee Hills
We've had quite a few Arthurs over the years, and something we enjoy is that every release is typical of the vintage (in hot, ripe vintages not always a good thing, I get that, but still...) and '18 is a great vintage for this wine. Very pale yellow-white, minerally, flavors of green apple and pear, crystalline acidity and impeccable balance.
2018 Grosgrain Vineyards Chardonnay French Creek Vineyard Yakima Valley, Washington
Interesting contrast to the '18 Drouhin Oregon tasted before it. Medium gold color, richer but not overly so--Yellow Delicious apple and ripe pear with ample body yet no fat. Unapologetically new world; good value domestic chard for $25.