Antica Terra

Aurata Chardonnay

9.3146 ratings
9.253 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.5

Color me shocked at how good this was. I’m a big fan of Antica Terra wines, and while I’m always impressed, my expectations for this 10yr old OR Chardonnay were vastly blown out of the water.

The main reason I opened this bottle is I thought the age would have been more evident, and it would be channeling a more rich, slightly oxidized type profile, and would go with an assortment of blue cheese I was sampling at a small local event. Upon opening, color is still gorgeously yellow gold. First impression was it came across thin yet still had really vibrant acidity…very steely and mineral driven. About an hour later, this absolutely exploded out of the glass as of it was a different wine. Pear, grilled lemon and lots of honeysuckle aromatics. It bulked up on the palate with supreme texture and balance showing a kiss of oak. Creamy yet weightless. Lemon confit, honeyed golden delicious apple, sea spray, and a rounded finish with plenty of baking spices yet the core of minerality was still there. This left me scratching my head in a good way…I seriously need to find another. This is the best OR Chardonnay I’ve ever had.

Color me shocked at how good this was. I’m a big fan of Antica Terra wines, and while I’m always impressed, my expectations for this 10yr old OR Chardonnay were vastly blown out of the water.

The main reason I opened this bottle is I thought the age would have been more evident, and it would be channeling a more rich, slightly oxidized type profile, and would go with an assortment of blue cheese I was sampling at a small local event. Upon opening, color is still gorgeously yellow gold. First impression was it came across thin yet still had really vibrant acidity…very steely and mineral driven. About an hour later, this absolutely exploded out of the glass as of it was a different wine. Pear, grilled lemon and lots of honeysuckle aromatics. It bulked up on the palate with supreme texture and balance showing a kiss of oak. Creamy yet weightless. Lemon confit, honeyed golden delicious apple, sea spray, and a rounded finish with plenty of baking spices yet the core of minerality was still there. This left me scratching my head in a good way…I seriously need to find another. This is the best OR Chardonnay I’ve ever had.

Jul 4th, 2021
boyd

Richer, creamsicle style which isn't always what I am looking for, but really well made. Drank well over the course of 2 days and was better day 2.

Richer, creamsicle style which isn't always what I am looking for, but really well made. Drank well over the course of 2 days and was better day 2.

Dec 18th, 2017
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Massive. Not a style I normally gravitate towards but there's no denying how incredibly well made this is.

Massive. Not a style I normally gravitate towards but there's no denying how incredibly well made this is.

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2016
Phaedra Brucato

Oooomph this is true Oregon elegance

Oooomph this is true Oregon elegance

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2015
Sean Nelson

Luscious and bright, about half new oak. Not buttery. Looooong finish.

Luscious and bright, about half new oak. Not buttery. Looooong finish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
Andrew Fortgang

Yum. Magnum of this made the party.

Yum. Magnum of this made the party.

Aug 8th, 2016
Liz Hale

If you can find the 2012 buy it and drink it. Amaze.

If you can find the 2012 buy it and drink it. Amaze.

Jul 22nd, 2016
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.3

2010

2010

Nov 3rd, 2014
Star Black

Maggie doing her thing. Delicious!

Maggie doing her thing. Delicious!

Oct 2nd, 2014
Tom Donegan

Sommelier Stokehouse

9.3

Willamette Chardonnay continuing to impress, a lot of Giaconda about this

Willamette Chardonnay continuing to impress, a lot of Giaconda about this

Aug 29th, 2014