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2021 Arabilis Wines Columbia Gorge Dampier Vineyard Review

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A.J. Weinzettel· Wine journalist & podcaster
2021 Arabilis Wines Columbia Gorge Dampier Vineyard Review
Vintage: 2021ChardonnayColumbia Gorge DampierWillamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Notes

What does one do when the sun comes out, and you are excited about this week’s podcast episode dropping via the weekly newsletter on Saturday? You open a spectacular bottle of Arabilis Chardonnay. Kenny and Allison are the people behind this label, intending to be a 95% Oregon Sparkling House. If you are not subscribed to the newsletter, take a few minutes to find the link in the Bio because Saturday is all about Arabilis! Now onto tonight’s wine, the 2021 Arabilis Wines Columbia Gorge Dampier Vineyard Chardonnay displays a gorgeous golden hue in the glass! Trying this Chardonnay at different temperatures is a fun expedition to examine. I enjoyed this after sitting at room temperature for about 40 minutes. The tumultuous and racy mid-palate ravenously engages your mid-palate so much when swirling it from side to side that you only want to escape into a far away bliss. At some point, returning to reality, the realization of plentiful acidity reassures us how this bottle was made to age. One last sigh before saying farewell to this sip, the finish continues to tease all of your senses with an everlasting wild and tumultuous finish! 👇 👇 👇 👇 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 Massive shoutout to Lytle-Barnett for sponsoring the podcast this week! Follow @lytlebarnett and use the promo code: WEINNOTES for 20% off when you visit their website to purchase tonight's wine! Also, be sure to listen to the Weinnotes podcast for some behind-the-scenes stories surrounding Lytle-Barnett! Available anywhere you listen to podcasts. 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 🍷

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A.J. Weinzettel

Wine journalist and podcaster dedicated to discovering the hidden gems of Oregon wine country. Every week, A.J. brings you inside the Willamette Valley — winemaker interviews, tasting notes, and stories you won't find anywhere else.

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