I drink a lot of wine and I find this chardonnay to be better than any from California chardonnay that I've tasted. And it's not even close. This wine is clean, slightly buttery and simply delicious. Unlike most California chardonnays, this one is not harsh on the palate and does not give me heartburn or a headache caused by all the chemicals that California wine makers use to produce their wines. This tastes more French. I researched Willamette Valley Vineyards and it seems they do everything naturally. Can't wait to try their pinos and pick up a few extra bottles of this chardonnay my next visit to Sam's!