atLARGE '45TH PARALLEL' CHARDONNAY 2021, Oregon

That acacia flower and basil combo on the nose is so unexpected but works beautifully with the creamy body. I've been reaching for this bottle almost every night since it arrived—it's that dangerously easy to drink.

I wasn't sure about the basil note until I actually smelled it in the glass — it’s subtle but really lifts the wine. Paired perfectly with grilled fish last weekend.

The acacia and honeydew notes are spot on, and that herbal basil edge makes it feel way more interesting than your average chardonnay. Poured a glass with dinner and it disappeared fast—smooth, refined, and worth every penny.