2008 Januik Elerding Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $25

Wine color was almost light hay in color with a soft buttery nose. Nothing too special so far. Very soft citrus notes with a bit of vanilla bean. I'll chalk the vanilla part up to the 67% new french oak while the rest is one-year old french oak. On the palate there was more citrus but also a nice helping of lemon peel and grapefruit. Was this a Chardonnay I was tasting or a Pinot Grigio, can't remember. Finish was smooth and nice. Not your average Chardonnay by all means.