Forbes has published its most recent gift guide round up, this one focused entirely on Chardonnay wines to consider this holiday season! Wine writer Courtney Schiessl speaks to Chardonnay’s versatility and its wide range of styles, from fresh and zesty to rich and toasty. Ponzi Vineyard’s 2014 Reserve Chardonnay is one of her favorite expressions of this grape from around the world. She elaborates by explaining that “Oregon, specifically the Willamette Valley, is producing exciting Chardonnay wines these days. This bottle is emblematic of the emerging Willamette style, well-balanced between plump, rich fruit and a fine line of tart acidity. The Ponzi Chardonnay is actually far more expressive after some contact with oxygen, so consider decanting it or saving some for day two of sipping.” See her full list of recommendations here
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Ponzi Vineyards
Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve 2014
Willamette Valley
The Ponzi family has dedicated over 25 years to innovation in farming and winemaking to develop Oregon Chardonnay’s place in the world. Luisa Ponzi’s formative experiences working in Burgundy in the early 1990s guide her vision of producing complex and ageworthy Chardonnay.
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Ponzi Vineyards
Chehalem Mountain AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Dick and Nancy Ponzi helped put Oregon on the map in the United States and the world, and the Ponzi family has worked continuously for over 50 years leading and innovating in the region and, in the case of Pinot Noir, across the country and indeed the world. Today winemaker Luisa Ponzi continues her work of the last 30 years with the family of Champagne Bollinger, which acquired Ponzi Vineyards in 2021.
