Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Chehalem. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Green apple, citrus, wet stone, crisp minerality and pairs well with Oysters, sushi and white fish.
Michael's take
“Crisp yellow apple, bright lemon curd, wet stone minerality, pure, stainless-steel-aged Willamette Valley focus.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Chehalem
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay
- Oysters
- sushi
- white fish
- goat cheese
When to open it
- Apps & light bites
- patio
- seafood night
Where to buy Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay taste like?
Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine with notes of Green apple, citrus, wet stone, crisp minerality. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp yellow apple, bright lemon curd, wet stone minerality, pure, stainless-steel-aged Willamette Valley focus.
What food goes with Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay?
Michael pairs Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay with Oysters, sushi, white fish and goat cheese. It works best for Apps & light bites, patio and seafood night.
How much does Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay cost?
Chehalem INOX Unoaked Chardonnay falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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