Seth Masterson

9.4

This is for 2023 Le Belle Promenade Vineyard Aligoté.
Lite nose of limoncello, earth, salt.
Body and character and precision on the tongue.
So incredibly well balanced with the acids that it makes me want to cry.
Certainly rivals the best from Cote-Chalonaise. — 20 days ago

Rodney Miller

9.5

Beautiful! Elegant with cherry and spices. Light in color and medium body. — 7 months ago

Chance Miller

8.9

Decadent as an orange 🍊 creamsicle — 10 months ago

joy horn

9.4

Bought direct from Vineyard 4/24, $75. Absolutely delicious. Smooth, berry fruits, long finish. — 2 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose is apple. Baked apple. A hint of orange peel. As this opens lemon flower perfume. 9.7 nose.

Palate: baked apple with spice Very clean. Quince. Nice clean density.

Fass selections. — 3 years ago

K Brooks

9.0

Lovely Oregon Pinot noir ($24). Fine accompaniment to Pat’s grilled porterhouse steaks — 5 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Got better as it opened — 5 years ago

with Brian

Michael Seely

9.5

Old vines. Great winemaker. I miss these wines. Glad I pulled it tonight!! — 8 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Clear, pale gold in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary aromas of lemons and lemon grass; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary flavors of under-ripe apples, lemon rind, and saline with a long finish. Overall, this wine is simple, but intense. Overall, I rate this wine as good. Nellie didn't like it. — 3 months ago

with Nellie and

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.4

13.0% ABV Medium in color. Aromas of cherry primarily.
Love the Hyland Vineyard & Coury Clone. — a year ago

Mandar Juvekar

9.1

Crisp and slightly juicy. Slight acidity, but not a ton. — 3 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Been a while delectable family. Flu then covid and only 3 wines in that period. Well I am back and smell and taste are as they were before all of this. Nose has peach skin, some ripe peach flesh but not too ripe, confectionary aromas. Loads of wet stones and pulverized shale. Super aromatic. Like a cross between Pfalz/Alsace. Palate is lean and precise. Really clean, balanced and so pure. Fiercely mineral. Lovely peach flesh, skin and sap on the very long finish. Really juicy and engaging. Delicious! — 4 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Apple, lemon, cedar, stone fruit, honey and oak. Great acidity and balance. — 5 years ago

Rob Dalto

9.3

This wine talks. It has personality. It’s alluring, dimensions, evolves as it opens. Moves from bold dark fruit to smooth pleasure train. The journey of this wine is near perfect. Compare against Kosta Browne. 2016 vintage, gold. — 6 years ago

Jamie Amann

8.9

Had a ruby color and could see through it. Smelled like oak and tasted of cherry, blackberry, and oak. — 3 months ago

Wulf Losee

9.1

Leather with a pleasant smokiness is on the nose. I don’t want to imply this vintage was contaminated by woodsmoke, rather it gives off a naturally smoky impression — one that you might get from cured meats — on top of the leather. Dried cherries on the front. Medium tannic balance. And the smoky impression returns on the finish. This wine is a little edgier than your standard Willamette Pinot. At first, I didn’t care for this wine, but it grew on me after the second glass.  — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Winderlea Vineyard & Winery – Chardonnay 2018
Willamette Valley, Oregon – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
This isn’t just any Willamette Chardonnay — it’s a benchmark. Crafted from a mosaic of top vineyards: Carabella (35%) in Chehalem Mountains, Hyland (33%) & Meredith Mitchell (23%) in McMinnville, and Winderlea Estate (9%) in Dundee Hills. Together, they deliver harmony and terroir depth that rivals fine Burgundy, while staying true to Oregon character.

Aromas & Flavors
Rich layers of peach, apricot, and crisp apple glide seamlessly into notes of citrus zest and a subtle kiss of toasted oak. The aromatic lift is both elegant and generous, hinting at orchard blossoms with a faint mineral streak.

Mouthfeel
Succulent and textured, yet framed with precision. Bright acidity keeps it vibrant, while a creamy mid-palate offers weight and length. Still radiant in 2018, showing both freshness and polish.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with a Burgundian sensibility, highlighting texture over heaviness. A balance of fruit purity and oak finesse.

Food Pairing
Perfect with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with herbs, or creamy risotto with chanterelles. Its lively acidity also makes it a stellar partner for soft cheeses.

Verdict
A standout Chardonnay from Oregon, balancing Burgundian elegance with Willamette soul. Priced above regional peers, but every sip justifies it. Truly one of the finest examples of Oregon Chardonnay in recent years. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Very nice surprise — 4 years ago

Dave Chambers

9.1

Time for Pinot and pizza! — 5 years ago

with Heather

Jeff Orlowski

9.0

Translucent dark ruby. Earthy nose. Medium body, dry, mild acidity. Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries on palate. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe