Reviews & Ratings

2011 Evening Land Chardonnay "Seven Springs Vineyard"

Winery: Evening Land

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Seven Springs Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Eola Amity Hills

State or country: OR

Price: $40

Cases produced: 346

KWG Score: 93.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: July 4, 2014

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay from Oregon is one of the top Oregon Chards that I covered this year. It opens with a vanilla bean crème brulee bouquet with hints of pear. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and nicely coats your mouth. The flavor profile is a tasty pear and mild smoky vanilla oak blend with hints of tangerine. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. I would pair this unique Oregon Chard with Rachael Ray’s grilled mahi mahi fillets with asparagus with orange and sesame. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Brilliant pale straw in color, the aromas fill the glass with a dusty mineral powder character intertwined by orange, quince and citrus notes. There is a distinctive hint of fragrant gardenia and lemon verbena as the nose opens up. The palate is a smooth, yet vibrant and bright as it broadens on the mid-palate with flavors of creamsicle and subtle oak character. The wine has great texture, with a flavors held together by the beautiful acid balance that lingers on the palate; slight tone of wet stone on the finish.

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