2017 Child’s Play Pinot Chardonnay

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Winemaker Tasting Notes

In the nose, this wine displays aromas of fresh pear, yellow plum, white pineapple, wet stone, citrus flower, and honeydew melon. The palate is fresh and juicy, showing flavors of Galia melon, strawberry purée, lemon-lime, with lingering hints of minerality.

Wine Data

Varietal Composition

70% Chardonnay
30% White Pinot Noir

AVA

100% Willamette Valley
Sub-appelation Composition
- 100% Yamhill-Carlton

Aging and Cooperage

6 months in stainless steel

Bottled

March 2018

Cases Produced

175

Enjoy

Child’s Play wines are made to be enjoyed upon release — straight forward, fruit focused and delicious, yet can be aged for a few years if you prefer (1-3 years from vintage date for our Pinot Chardonnay). Whether it’s a bowl of pasta or popcorn, Child’s Play is always a great choice. Serve chilled at 50-55F or after 30 minutes in the fridge.

Pairings

Roasted almonds, steamed Manila clams, Manchego cheese

Purchase

This wine is sold out.

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Great Northwest Wine

Recommended

Tony Rynders has built one of the Pacific Northwest’s most impressive winemaking résumés, and he continues to branch out under his own two brands headquartered in Gaston, Ore. Child’s Play shows off a more playful side, and he’s taken a fresh look at blending Pinot Noir (70%) with Chardonnay (30%). It’s no surprise that its nose is reminiscent of a still blanc de noir, offering fanciful hints of ripe Asian pear and peach with Juicy Fruit gum. The bright and juicy structure brings along a sprig of mint and light spice. It doesn’t try to be either Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, but rather just a delicious white wine. Suggested food pairings include Marcona almonds, Manchego cheese, steamed Manila clams and Skittles.

Vindulge

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Grape Expectations

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A smile crossed my face when I opened the box of Child’s Play wines, sent as samples. Colorful, eye-catching labels were an enticing entrance to four wines crafted by acclaimed winemaker Tony Rynders. The labels were simple yet unique, fun to see and (already aware of Rynders’ reputation) just a peek to what I anticipated in the glass. Child’s Play wines, are the “playful younger sister” to those of Tendril Wine Cellars located in Gaston, Oregon. I was ready to taste the fun!

Playful? Yes! Tony Rynders is ready to bask in a pleasurable side of winemaking with “straight-forward, fruit-focused, delicious wines of quality” of grapes sourced from long-term grower partners in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington’s Columbia Valley. Although each wine from the Child’s Play line is intended to be enjoyed upon release, they have the ability to be cellared for 2-5 years.

And those beautiful labels? Tony Rynders is proud to highlight the distinctive, happy-go-lucky artwork of his two daughters, Madeline and Audrey.

Child’s Play 2017

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