Bergstrom Sigrid Chardonnay 2016 (750ML)

92 Points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Chardonnay Sigrid has fleshy green apple and green pear on the nose with notes of white flower, cream and toast. Medium-bodied with a wicked line of crushed rock minerality in the mouth, it has very bright, juicy acidity, fleshing out on the long citrus and mineral-laced finish. Lovely delicate, bright style. 1,000 cases produced." 08/18

Vivid straw-yellow. A suave, intensely perfumed bouquet features fresh pear, tangerine, iodine, buttered toast and smoky minerals that show superb definition and spicy lift. Penetrating, concentrated and sharply focused; a core of juicy acidity supports powerful orchard and citrus fruit and honeysuckle flavors that deepen through the midpalate. Rich but lithe as well, with superb finishing energy and mineral-driven tenacity. Drinking window: 2021 - 2027.

Impressive complexity here. This has a very taut, refined and integrated feel with a tight and flinty resolve on the palate. Mouthwatering finish. There’s a lot to like here.

Here is top-tier Oregon fruit perfectly handled, so as to express place, variety and winemaker in equal balance. Tree fruits and apple skins, buoyed by a mouthfeel accented with creamy lees, follow up with a light pat of butter. The distinguishing minerality of past vintages is here as well, and as good as ever.