Chehalem INOX
Unoaked Chardonnay from Oregon

INOX™ takes its name from the abbreviation of the French word for stainless steel, inoxidable. The wine was created differently from most Chardonnay you’ve had. We think we’ve succeeded in expressing the crisp, steely and fruit-rich side that we love about some old world chardonnays. What makes this possible is the use of exclusively Dijon clones, exceptionally well-suited to Oregon’s cool climate and exhibiting a richness that does not depend on oak. Entirely tank fermented, without malolactic fermentation or lees contact, INOX™ screams of the hallmarks of a cool climate—brightness, pinpoint fruit, and explosive aromas and flavors. We intend INOX™ for a full range of use, from hot weather chilling to elegant dinner complements.

2004 INOX exhibits fresh fruit virtually jumping out of the glass, with bright yellow and green apple aromas and flavors, punctuated with melon, lemon and lime. The wine is light melon-yellow through the clear glass bottle, has good weight and zings with a good acid structure. A very good white vintage to showcase Dijon chardonnay fruit characteristics

I love this wine, no it's not a big oakey buttery chard, it's clean and crisp and refreshing and loaded with fruit and complexity!