Yamhill-Carlton’s beloved Spring Tasting returns in 2024! On Saturday, April 20, 40 wineries will gather at Abbey Road Farm for our region’s annual showcase of top Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine, and more. Enjoy catered food from local favorite Caballero's Catering next to two or three wines from every winery, all in the lovely open barn at Abbey Road Farm. Join … [Read more...] about Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring Tasting
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Battle Creek Cellars 2021 Unconditional Surrender Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, $42
Dundee winemaker Sarah Cabot uses the Battle Creek tasting room as her stage in downtown Portland's Pearl District, and this Chardonnay ranks among the most delicious and ageable to have crossed our panels in months. Her approach to her reserve Chardonnay program remains three-pronged - neutral oak barrels (70%), amphora from sandstone (20%) and stainless steel. And her touch … [Read more...] about Battle Creek Cellars 2021 Unconditional Surrender Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, $42
Adelsheim Vineyard 2016 Staking Claim Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains $35
Minnesota native Gina Hennen celebrated her 10th anniversary at Adelsheim Vineyard last year as she took over the winemaking program from David Paige, and this winsome Chardonnay as part of their Staking Claim project reflects that transition. (It is one of four examples of Chardonnay produced by this iconic Chehalem Mountains property.) This harvest of LIVE-certified fruit … [Read more...] about Adelsheim Vineyard 2016 Staking Claim Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains $35
Spindrift Cellars 2017 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley $22
Viticulturist/winemaker Matt Compton continues his delectable work with Burgundy varieties, and he's turned this clone 108 Chardonnay from Hoot and Howl Vineyard near Mary's Peak in the Coastal Range into a star. It spent four months in a program of 40% new French oak, and that deft touch shows in aromas and flavors of Asian pear, cantaloupe and marshmallow. Brilliant lemony … [Read more...] about Spindrift Cellars 2017 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley $22