This unoaked chardonnay has a bright and leesy scent, yet it's fresh and brisk, with ripe apple and roasted pear flavors. It's considerably lighter than most domestic chardonnays, and all the more charming for it. Drink it young, with anything from grilled chicken to trout.

All of Anne Amie wines are estate grown and the winery holds 3 sustainability certifications in Oregon. Designed to be fruit forward, with a minimal amount of aging in new wood, this fits the bill. The fruit is a juicy mix of pomegranate, tart red berries and sour cherry. There’s a peppery lift and plenty of acidity, but the overall balance and focus are spot on. Just when you think it’s a fairly simple wine, it kicks in another gear and finishes with unexpected length and depth and a flash of chocolate.

Willamette Valley, OR- Laden with aromas and flavors of raspberries, brambly cherries, and smoky oak. This wine is complex and well-structured with an outstandingly long finish.

From the Owen Roe Winery in Oregon, Rocks of Bawn is named after a traditional Irish folk song. Chardonnay wines are known for their rich, buttery flavors and aromas, while others have a more crisp and citrusy character. They can also vary in terms of sweetness and acidity levels.

94 Points - Vinous Brilliant ruby-red. Vibrant red and blue fruit, potpourri and smoky mineral aromas; a hint of blood orange emerges with aeration. Sweet and energetic in the mouth, displaying raspberry and cherry liqueur, candied rose and spice cake flavors that slowly deepen through the back half. Shows strong energy and spicy cut on the tenacious finish, which is framed by polished tannins and leaves repeating floral and mineral notes behind. 20% new French oak. -- Josh Raynolds