Adelsheim

Caitlin's Reserve Chardonnay

8.858 ratings
8.827 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
Chris MacLean

Not much energy unfortunately but nothing else out of place

Not much energy unfortunately but nothing else out of place

Jul 14th, 2020
Chris MacLean

2013 holding up much better than the ‘14, opened the same night

2013 holding up much better than the ‘14, opened the same night

Jul 14th, 2020
Chris MacLean

Crisp but still more oak than I’d like to taste.

Crisp but still more oak than I’d like to taste.

May 8th, 2018
Chris MacLean

Still vigorous but soft apples are on the march.

Still vigorous but soft apples are on the march.

Sep 2nd, 2017
Matt Sterr

More oak. More depth of fruit and complexity as well.

More oak. More depth of fruit and complexity as well.

Aug 16th, 2017
Adam Jesberger

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.7

Meyer lemon bomb, white lilies, stingy acidity.

Meyer lemon bomb, white lilies, stingy acidity.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2016
Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

8.9

Lynn had this 8 years ago

Lynn had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2016
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.0

Dense and pleasing, phenolic style with modest amount of new oak but plenty of rich oxidative qualities.

Dense and pleasing, phenolic style with modest amount of new oak but plenty of rich oxidative qualities.

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Boxer Briefs

The #wine was fantastic. Oxidative, old lemon, creamy. Butter, light oak, partial ML, if you've got one, drink it now

The #wine was fantastic. Oxidative, old lemon, creamy. Butter, light oak, partial ML, if you've got one, drink it now

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014