Willia Creek Cellars Chardonnay From Trader Joe’s

Fresh, juicy and easy we review the Willia Creek Cellars Chardonnay available at Trader Joe’s.

100% Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The wine was fermented and aged on lees for 8 months in 100% stainless steel and has just 1.1 g/L of residual sugar.

Sample submitted for priority review. Sponsored by Precept Wine. The wine retails for $12.99 at Trader Joe’s.

From the winery:

This Willamette Valley Chardonnay shines a pale lemon hue, offering fresh aromas of crisp apple on the nose. The palate is bright and fruit-driven, with golden delicious apple and a lift of juicy tropical fruit. Crafted entirely in stainless steel, this Chardonnay highlights freshness, and a clean, vibrant finish. Pair with double cream brie and Fig & Olive Crisps, Shrimp Scampi, or Risotto Semplice.

Varietal Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Aging: 100% Stainless Steel. Aged on lees for 8 months.
RS (g/L): 1.1
TA (g/L): 5.5
pH: 3.32

13% Alcohol

The 2023 Willia Creek Cellars Chardonnay opens with a pleasing aroma of lemon and other citrus, apple, and a bready, nutty note. There are also touches of tropical fruits and flowers.

Tasting the wine reveals it to be fresh and juicy with similar flavors to the nose that are more tart in the mouth. Smooth and with nice depth and good acidity this is a really easy to drink, non-oaky, non-buttery Chardonnay.

It ends fresh, clean and smooth with good length and lingering tart tropical fruit notes.

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