Wahluke Slope a remote region popular with winemakers

Jones of Washington 2014 Estate Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $14

Best Buy! Using grapes from estate vineyards on the warm Wahluke Slope, winemaker Victor Palencia continues to show his skills as one of Washington’s finest white wine producers. This opens with intriguing aromas of lemon bar and orange zest, followed by flavors of crisp lime and lemon, all backed by elegant acidity that gives way to a lengthy finish. Enjoy this with grilled salmon or baked chicken. This won double gold and best of class at the 2016 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival wine competition prior to it receiving a gold medal at the 2017 Cascadia Wine Competition.

Rating: Outstanding!

Production: 1,942 cases

Alcohol: 13.6%

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