*Northwest White Wines
Chardonnay

Westrey Chardonnay Reserve 07 - A heavily perfumed nose announces this splendid wine, with white flowers such as mexican orange and jasmine subtly intertwined with scents of crisp citrus, green apple, and what Marcus called "grapefruit custard". T...read more

Westrey Willamette Valley Chardonnay 07 - Bosch pear and peach scents are accented by a hint of spice. Flavors open with Meyer lemon, then more peach and stone fruit, and a delightful Chablis-style minerality in the finish, softened by just the ti...read more

Domaine Drouhin's Aurthur Chardonnay shows that 2006 provided an abundance of wonderfully ripe & healthy fruit displayed by the complexity in the Arthur. The nose first reveals aromas of carnation & magnolia followed by a hint of toast & lemon zest...read more

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 08 - new February 2010.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

200 Vintage Tasting Notes

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 07 - This vintage epitomizes the Eyrie style, expressing complex ...read more

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate Reserve 07 - from the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Willamette Valley. Eyrie’s Chardonnay cuttings originated in Burgundy, were brought to America in the 30’s, and found a home in the Eyrie Vineyards in 1967. This cuvee dr...read more

Wine Spectator 91 points: "Lithe, vibrant and appealing for its mineral-accented pear, apple and tobacco flavors, lingering on the juicy finish against mouthwatering acidity. Drink now through 2012. 656 cases made." -HS

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L'Ecole #41 Chardonnay Columbia Valley 08 - Wine Press NW says: "An intriguing Chardonnay from winemaker Marty Clubb that shows off vanilla and saffron aromas with flavors of light butterscotch, lemon custard and zippy tropical fruit. Won gold at...read more

Ken Wright Cellars Chardonnay Celilo 07 - six pack only - save 10% from $28.25 retail.

A superbly detailed Chardonnay, with round notes of ripe summer apricot and lemon. The fruit is complemented with a touch of sweet vanilla...read more

Abeja Chardonnay 07 - A Chardonnay of rich flavors, but classically made, with nice Burgundian attributes such as gentle aromas of white peach and stone fruit, floral notes, wood spice, and a classic minerality. Full of fresh apricots and a light ...read more

The Celilo Chardonnay 07 is made by James and Poppie Mantone of Syncline Winery. They made this wine with 96% Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay and 4% Clifton Vineyard Viognier. Celilo, one of the oldest vineyards in the state, sits high above the Co...read more

This Single Vineyard, Dijon clone Chardonnay opens with aromas of butter, vanilla, spice and pineapple. Inside, a creamy viscosity runs through layers of tropical fruit, barrel spice and acid. A long and seductive finish rounds out this gorgeous w...read more

Spindrift Cellars Chardonnay 2006 has pale golden color with fresh pear and melon aromas. Fruit flavors with white peach, pear and stone on the palate with a hint of toasty oak on the finish. Balanced tannins give this wine a fresh nose, full mou...read more

We put great care into making sure our Chardonnay is one of the best in the state. The fruit comes from Conner Lee and Stillwater Creek vineyards. They are blended to produce a balanced, focused Chardonnay which is rich with citrus and tropical...read more

Belle Pente Chardonnay 07 - An Avalon favorite, Brian O'Donnell balances ripe fruit flavors of pear, apple, and white peach with a brilliant crisp minerality and lilting freshness. ...read more

Jay Christopher (J Christopher Wines) makes Stafford Hill (second label for Holloran wines) at the same winery, with the same grape sources as his J Christopher bottlings. The Holloran family owns the winery and that's their deal- he makes their win...read more

Holloran's second label, made by Jay Christopher....read more

A light scent of fresh crisp apple is followed by refined flavors of apple, pear, a hint of white peach, and citrus. Crisp acidity and minerality in the finish call for food, and a long, long finish pleases. -jean

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Sweet scent of apple, apple blossom, and citrus are followed by flavors of green apple, creamy white peach, and citrus. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a hint of minerality. - jean...read more

Freedom Hill Chardoonay sourced from a new Dijon Clone 76 Block. Lovely bright citrus and pear notes....read more

Saviah Cellars Chardonnay "Stillwater Creek" 06 - Price change from $27 - An elegantly styled Chardonnay made with the unique and exciting, Close Dijon75. This rich and tasty wine is crisp on the palate with vibrant flavors of apple, pear, pineapp...read more

A to Z Chardonnay 07 - " The fine wine world focuses on Oregon's Pinot Noir, but just under the radar, Oregon chardonnay developed a style all its own. A to Z exemplifies this style with bright fruit (akin to New World vineyards) accented by the ...read more

Adelsheim's Chardonnay made in all stainless steel, for a light, dry, refreshing wine with pure apple flavors with hints of sweet cinnamon and minerals....read more

Adelsheim Chardonnay Caitlin Reserve 07 is a very special Chardonnay from a winery that really knows how to make it. There's a lovely bouquet of zesty sweet lemons, hazelnuts, floral and spice notes, and an elegant touch of French oak. On the pal...read more

The nose is intoxicating with both fruity pineapple and lemony floral tang and a touch of saffron wafting at the tail. Delightful. The subtle mouth shows ripe apple that carries through with mineral notes. Warming up in the glass brought out a t...read more

The Bethel Heights Quercus Chardonnay is crisp and refreshing. Melon and green apple flavors finish with mineral and citrus hints....read more

New release of one of the finest Northwest Chardonnays produced!

Previous vintage tasting notes: Wow, this is definitely my favorite Chardonnay of the Walla Walla tasting (3-07). Bright with green apple both on the nose and on the palette a...read more

Sweet toast and yeast notes on the nose open to a much ligher and livlier palette. The palette explodes with lemon zest and lychee. Fresh pear and refreshing acidity leave a long lingering and clean finish. This would be lovely with seared scallops ...read more

Sings with the brilliance of tropical fruit-like pineapple or guava, structured with a spicy ginger edge and tartness of green apple that belies its ripeness, and finishes juicy and long. - the winery...read more

The Terra Vina Chardonnay is a wonderfully rich and complex nose dominated by butterscotch and vanilla aromas. Rich and viscous, this wine is a lovely golden color with faint orange highlights. Tropical fruit and toasty hazelnut flavors are promin...read more

Hamacher "H" Chardonnay 06 - HIghly recommended. Eric Hamacher declassified all of his 2006 vintage Chardonnay and put it in this great value wine.

The nose has an enticing mixture of tart pippin apples, nutmeg and beeswax. The mouth feel is ...read more

Crisp, light, refreshing....read more

- Ponzi's style of Chardonnay offers both lusciousness and complexity ... it is among Oregon's very finest." -Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate

"Intriguing aromas of white peach, powdered sugar and tangerine peel lead to a minerality ...read more

Ponzi Chardonnay Reserve 06 - Aromas of citrus blossom and nutmeg spice precede the mouth which is broad and silky; reminiscent of cr?me brule?. Lovely structure and minerality with a long bright finish." -Luisa Ponzi ...read more

Beautiful aromas of nectarine, ripe kiwi, watermelon, vanilla, and oak spice invite you to look deeper for the streak of mineral. The flavors follow along with nutmeg, peach cobbler, and slightly buttery and oaky notes. The finish is long and broad, ...read more

The new 05 Theia Chardonnay is a remarkably crafted, great value wine. In this wine, Beckley uses 100% Temperance Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone 76 fruit, which he chose specifically to make the kind of Chardonnay that appeals to him: bright, fruit-focuse...read more

Naked refers to the simple beauty of this Chardonnay. Stainless steel fermentation allows the bright flavors to shine....read more

Brick House Chardonnay 07 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 Points The 2007 Chardonnay, from a superb vintage for the Willamette Valley’s white wines because of the vibrant natural acidity, is light gold-colored with an enticing...read more

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From the winery: If you are tired of tropical, fat Chardonnays, then this is the wine for you! The aromas are a wonderful high-toned honeysuckle blossom, citrus flower, star fruit mix with complex spices of vanilla and white pepper adding depth and a...read more

Select lots of grapes are barrel fermented in new French oak to provide a rich butteriness that complements juicy apple and pear flavors....read more

Aromas of golden delicious apples, citrus, honey, spice and roasted hazelnuts. The flavors are rich and focused, and fill out the long, lean structure of this Chardonnay....read more

Kiona's Washington Chardonnay is styled to emphasize the fruit quality of this noble variety.

Kiona Chardonnay Washington 07 - Woehler on wine: "Toasty oak aromas lead to crisp tropical fruit flavors. Match it with scallops or halibut.".

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Ripe pear and apple with a hint of toasty vanilla laced with threads of creamy butterscotch accented with delicate layers of citrus and spice....read more

Red Diamond Chardonnay - a rich, refreshing blend of pear, apple, and creamy apricot flavors. Refreshing. This fruit-forward wine presents aromas of apple, pear and a hint of spice, bursting into the mouth with juicy honeydew melon and subtle oak....read more

From the winery: "Estate grown grapes provide tropical fruit aromas with slight melon notes and hints of butter scotch. A Creamy mouth-feel from nine months of sur-lie aging and malolactic fermentation leaves you with a desirable finish." ...read more

Highly regarded locally, A Eugene, oregon fav....read more

Dusted Valley Vintner's Chardonnay from old vine fruit, aged in oak for creamy full bodied flavor....read more

Fruit forward aromas of melon and gala apples on the nose lead into a creamy yet delicate palate. The finish is elegant and refined with light spice components. ...read more

Maryhill Chardonnay is buttery and deeply flavored. Clean aromas of soft apple, light pineapple and nectarine introduce the wine. Hints of toasty vanilla lead to a palate filled with poached peaches, vanilla bean and a deeper essence of tropical frui...read more

Arbor Crest Chardonnay Columbia Valley 06 - An enticing blend from three unique vineyard sites across the Columbia Valley. The combination of these three vineyards yields a wonderfully rich wine that is supple in texture with a nice acid balance. ...read more

Arbor Crest Chardonnay Conner Lee Vyd 06 - A full-bodied wine with rich and concentrated fruit. The grapes were hand-picked and then hand-sorted at the winery to ensure optimum quality. Barrel fermentation and aging in new French oak creates a ful...read more

Clean, fresh with nary the touch of an oak barrel. Grown on the winery's Hood River Estate and fermented in stainless steel. The crisp citrus and tropical fruit flavors are complemented by great acid balance. Beautiful both as an aperitif and wit...read more

Arterberry Maresh Chardonnay 08 - The beautiful liquid gold gushes: Meyer lemon, pear, honey, jasmine, wet stone, toast, and a little bramley apple on the finish. Extravagant texture and huge, sweet fruit is balanced by amazing ac...read more

Badger Mountain Chardonnay has No Added Sulfites. Aromas of ripe pear, Golden Delicious apple, citrus fruits, and hints of vanilla and banana. Round, ripe, and generous with flavors of apple, pear, and citrus finishing with subdued ripe apple and va...read more

Woodward Canyon Chardonnay 2007 - Fully mature fruit shows in the mouth; the texture is smooth and silky. The finish is complex, generous and long. This wine may be consumed now but it will benefit substantially with a year in bottle and will co...read more

Wine Press NW rating "Outstanding" and "Wine of the Week". Classic pear and apple flavors, rich viscosity and a buttery mouthfeel. Toasty vanilla notes result from barrel fermentation in new French oak....read more

Golden delicious apples and a hint of melon are the impression left on the nose. A rich satin mouth-feel with pleasant acids lingers on the palate. Can you say Cr?me Brulee'? The flavors of vanilla, burnt caramel and hazelnut make this wine almost s...read more

From the winery: Notes of bright citrus, ripe apple and passion fruit coat the palate with a creamy texture that leads to a long, complex finish with a hint of smooth, high-quality oak. ...read more

Dry, crisp and refreshing, this Chardonnay has floral aromas of violet, honey and chamomile. Flavors of apricot, peach, apple and grapefruit come across in tasting. The wine has a clean finish, with citrus and flinty mineral notes. Perfect for ...read more

The 2006 Columbia Valley Chardonnay is a crisp, refreshing wine with balanced oak. Aromas of pear and lemon, with vanilla and oak lead to fresh pear, peach and tropical fruit flavors with lively acidity and a lingering finish. Variety: 88% Chardonna...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle "Luxe" 2001 - Lux (from which "Luxe" is derived) is the international unit of illumination. Because of the Columbia Valley's northerly latitude, our vineyards enjoy plenty of sunshine and extra long daylight hours, making <...read more

Bergstrom Old Stones Chardonnay 08 -

San Francisco Chronicle: Josh Bergstrom's way with Pinot is well known to us, but his Chardonnay is a more recent happening. This second vintage of Old Stones is a dazzler, serving up a lot of nua...read more

Apolloni Chardonnay 07 - A fresh and fruit-focused Chardonnay made in a traditional Italian style, showcasing a pear- and citrus-scented nose with crisp fruit flavors, great balance of acidity and texture

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Hamacher Chardonnay 07 - Eric Hamacher's Chardonnay is the result of a longterm plan to re-invent Oregon Chardonnay, a wine that lacked character and richness in the 80's and 90's. Eric identified new clones of Chardonnay, and starting ...read more

Seven of Hearts Chardonnay Elvenglade Vyd 08 - This single vineyard Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton District expresses a clear sense of place driven by vines planted on Willakenzie and Laurelwood soils. Lemon-pastry tones jump instantly along ...read more

Chinook Winery Chardonnay Yakima 06 - Kay is known for her fresh, fruity Chardonnays, crisp with just a hint of creamy toast. ...read more

Gilbert Cellars Chardonnay 08 - Wine Spectator 90 Points: "Bright and fresh, with a polished feel to the lively pear, almond and cream flavors,hinting at lime as the finish lingers generously. Drink now through 2012. 217 cases mad...read more

Laura Volkman Vineyards Bella Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard 08 -

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2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Laura Volkman Vineyards Bella Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard 07 - Our Chardonna...read more

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Cote Bonneville Chardonnay 07 - white wine from the winery made famous by its Dubrul Vineyard wines....read more

ROCO Chardonnay Willamette Valley 08 - new for November 2009....read more

Winderlea Vineyard Chardonnay 07 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points:

"The 2007 Chardonnay was sourced from the Carabella and Hyland Vineyards. Most of the wine was aged in barrel (87% with 13% new) and the balance in s...read more

Novelty Hill Chardonnay - "rewards drinkers with some classic Chardonnay attributes, aromas of nutty butterscotch, toast, dried apricots, some mineral, citrus and apples. Those descriptions continue on the palate with nice apples wrapped in new ...read more

Andrew Rich Rousanne 07 - "Sourced from Ciel du Cheval, Alder Ridge, and Lonesome Springs, my 2006 was fermented slowly in neutral French oak, remaining on the lees until bottling in July. The nose reveals scents of flowers, honey, minerals and st...read more

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Black Cap La Luz Chardonnay - Jason Lett used fruit from the 2007 vintage usually designated for his Black Cap Chardonnay as part of the blend that goes into the La Luz Chardonnay. The wine is a blend from several vintages.

"La Luz" is Spani...read more