Aubaine’s 2022 Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay is a poised, orchard-fruited wine with Meyer lemon, white peach, and a subtle touch of chamomile and toasted hazelnut. It moves into a stony, mineral-tinged middle palate, with a light creamy texture that keeps the citrus notes fresh and focused. The style is polished rather than flashy, with enough depth and tension to feel in the lane of a well-made top Willamette Valley Chardonnay. There’s no need to overthink it: the wine is best served cool, with roast chicken, butter-poached fish, or mushroom risotto.