Shea Wine Cellars Tina-Louise Chardonnay 2021

Top-scoring tiny-production Chardonnay from Oregon. Limited. 98 Points Paul Gregutt's Northwest Wine Guide:  "This stunning wine hits a very high bar for Chardonnay, even by Willamette Valley standards. I’m tempted to say I’ve never had a better bottle, and few as good. Deep, sappy and utterly delicious, it’s a seamless mix of tree fruits, citrus and pineapple. The acids are plentiful and bring a burst of refreshing minerality. Fermented and aged in 14% new French oak along with a mix of concrete, stainless steel, and neutral barrels, the combination hits a flavor bulls-eye. And stays there for days after being opened." 94 Points International Wine Report: "The 2021 Tina-Louise Pinot Noir from Shea is another outstanding effort that deserves your attention. Glimmering neon ruby cored with a silvery rim in the glass, it offers up aromas and flavors of red cherries, mountain herbs, lemon zest, Christmas spices, and just a smooch of white tea. Tannins are integrated and silky smooth, which pairs well with the lemony acidity on the finish." Tina-Louise Chardonnay is named in honor of the mothers of Dick & Deirdre Shea, founders of Shea Wine Cellars and Shea Vineyards. Both Tina Salm Kelly and Louise Smith Shea favored Chardonnay, so we raise our glasses to honor them with this delightful wine.Tina-Louise is a major change from Shea Chardonnays of the past. After being aged 16 months in a combination of neutral and new French oak, concrete and stainless steel, this Chardonnay brings a new level of depth and complexity. Wet stone, cinnamon, clove and other baking spice aromatics jump out of the glass. The palate is full, round and soft while also bringing lots of complexity.

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