Rob and Donna Mellison have now earned four Platinums for their work with Chardonnay, and here is their first Double Platinum with the white Burgundy grape. White rose petals, lemon meringue pie and tropical fruit nuances are allowed to flourish because of the stainless steel fermentation for the grapes they get from their friend Ed Kelly, the longtime viticulturist at Stillwater Creek Vineyard. The ripeness of the fruit and absence of oak help explain why the Mellisons choose to use the International Riesling Foundation’s tasting profile scale on the label, yet it’s a balanced and varietally correct classic Chardonnay that shows the beauty of the grapes with minimal intervention. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 94 points
Production: 121 cases
Alcohol: 13.7%
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