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A dozen Northwest Chardonnays to try now

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Cinder Wines 2011 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $18

Cinder Wines is in Garden City, Idaho, near Boise.Melanie Krause, a Washington State University grad and former Chateau Ste. Michelle assistant winemaker, is now one of Idaho’s top winemakers as she and husband Joe Schnerr have created a terrific operation near Boise. This Chardonnay opens with aromas of toasted coconut and buttered popcorn, followed by flavors of baked peach and tropical fruit.

Rating: Recommended

Production: 400 cases

Alcohol: 14%

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About Andy Perdue

Andy Perdue, now semi-retired for medical reasons, was the founding editor of Great Northwest Wine and Wine Press Northwest, and the former wine columnist for the Seattle Times. He lives in the heart of Washington wine country with his wife Melissa and their daughter Niranjana.

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