I've been banging the drum for Oregon Chardonnay for years and each successive vintage just proves the point. Ruby's latest release delights from the first sniff. Succulent flavors of mixed citrus are lively and refreshing, with appealing minerality. The wine is focused and deep, with lingering impact for a full minute or more. There's very little evidence of new oak, but with fruit this good it's not missed. 446 cases; 13%; $40 (Laurelwood District)

https://rubyvineyard.orderport.net/product-details/0382/2018-Chardonnay

Sourced from the new estate vineyard, this is loaded with fresh, ripe applesauce fruit goodness. It's 20% barrel fermented and the rest in stainless steel. Crisp yet putting the emphasis on apple rather than citrus fruit, it's a full-bodied, front-loaded, very appealing style that should be enjoyed over the next three or four years. 448 cases; 13.4%; $20 (Willamette Valley)

https://lujonwinecellars.com/product/2016-willamette-valley-chardonnay/