Do we like Aligoté?

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I enjoyed Andante from Willamette Valley.

TN; 2021 Andante Aligote, Williamette Valley

On my recent Oregon trip we had a very nice tasting at Andante. Located off a gravel road in Van Duzer Corridor, in fact right next to Van Duzer Winery. Randy in the tasting room was a great host and the wines kept flowing. The Aligote was a revelation. Previously when I was ITB I tasted one from Lafarge and my recollection was it did not move me. This Andante is another matter. From a 1 acre organic vineyard, it is barrel aged, probably a combination of new and used. Nice oak spice, yellow fru…