Chicago native Elisabeth Grunwald is a decade into her second career as a winemaker, and the former marketing executive is gradually growing her boutique label in Southern Oregon alongside her daily duties as assistant winemaker at Pallet Wine Co., in Medford. Chardonnay has been her prized white from the start, and she guided clones 76, 37 and 13 from Hoyal Farms through French oak for nine months. Fanciful notes of tropical fruit, almond paste, crushed filberts and vanilla come through a creamy structure that’s nicely rounded and backed by a long citrusy finish. Suggested pairings include crab cakes, polenta, ham or spicy Asian cuisine. These wines are available via her winery’s website.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 100 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
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