Authentique

Keeler Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

9.46 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Eola - Amity Hills, 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
Michael Chelus

Apple, cedar, lemon curd, honey, oak and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, cedar, lemon curd, honey, oak and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Jan 25th, 2019
Nicholas Keeler

Acme Fine Wines has this to say about my 2011 chardonnay:

Everything about this wine, from the Honeybee stamp in the wax capsule to represent the biodynamic practices, to the intricate label, to the delicious nectar on the inside, is absolute perfection. Nicholas only used some neutral oak in the fermentation, allowing for the quality of fruit and Eola Amity’s “Authentique” soils to shine. While completely mineral and acid driven, ten minutes in the glass revealed completely seductive pear and honeycomb aromas that made us almost want to dab it on our wrists instead of drinking it. Too bad it tasted too fantastic.

Acme Fine Wines has this to say about my 2011 chardonnay:

Everything about this wine, from the Honeybee stamp in the wax capsule to represent the biodynamic practices, to the intricate label, to the delicious nectar on the inside, is absolute perfection. Nicholas only used some neutral oak in the fermentation, allowing for the quality of fruit and Eola Amity’s “Authentique” soils to shine. While completely mineral and acid driven, ten minutes in the glass revealed completely seductive pear and honeycomb aromas that made us almost want to dab it on our wrists instead of drinking it. Too bad it tasted too fantastic.

Jul 8th, 2014
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.3

Great new Oregon producer

Great new Oregon producer

Apr 24th, 2014
Bob Ridolfo

Very fruit forward but not sweet..delicious

Very fruit forward but not sweet..delicious

Feb 7th, 2015
Raul Puga

What an amazing Chardonnay. Great acid. Bur wow it really develops over time. Great job on this inaugural release. Go get some if you can

What an amazing Chardonnay. Great acid. Bur wow it really develops over time. Great job on this inaugural release. Go get some if you can

Dec 13th, 2014
Ben Cane

Head Winemaker, Westwood Wines, Sonoma CA

9.1

Ben had this 12 years ago

Ben had this 12 years ago

Apr 24th, 2014