In the glass, the WillaKenzie 2007 Chardonnay Clos Marco Willamette Valley (13.5%) was a very light, greenish gold color, offering notes of pear, melon and yeast on the nose along with minerals and wet stone.

This Oregon chardonnay had a very nice texture in the mouth, delivering a mix of crisp acidity and a bit of honey ending in a nice, lasting finish. Flavors of pear and peach were present as well.

We paired the WillaKenzie with smoked salmon pasta that was tossed in a sauce of sauteed shallots, olive oil, this wine, and fresh dill. A green leaf salad with local Honeycrisp apples in a oil and vinegar dressing accompanied this meal.

Even at $28, the WillaKenzie 2007 Chardonnay Clos Marco offers a good quality-to-price ratio. I purchased two bottles of this wine during a recent visit to WillaKenzie Estate in Yamhill. Time to order more, as I really enjoyed this Burgundian style of chardonnay.

Related Links
WillaKenzie Estate Web Site