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Dundee Hills Chardonnay

9.169 ratings
9.118 pro ratings
Dundee 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
Elizabeth Rice

First vintage of Chard and stunning. Balanced fruit and acidity. 10% new oak.

First vintage of Chard and stunning. Balanced fruit and acidity. 10% new oak.

Mar 25th, 2018
Boxer Briefs

15 is not my favorite vintage overall in this area. Ripe, more tropical than most. This has great balance. the first place I send people to when visiting the valley.

15 is not my favorite vintage overall in this area. Ripe, more tropical than most. This has great balance. the first place I send people to when visiting the valley.

1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2017
Boxer Briefs

Not oak dominant or showing any sort of petrol.

Not oak dominant or showing any sort of petrol.

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.5

Finishing up a proof of my #Oregon Special Report with a glass of #coolclimate @AyoubWines #Chardonnay.

Finishing up a proof of my #Oregon Special Report with a glass of #coolclimate @AyoubWines #Chardonnay.

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2014
Boxer Briefs

Meyer lemon, fresh, great wine..."best wine I've ever made"...

Meyer lemon, fresh, great wine..."best wine I've ever made"...

Feb 22nd, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Beautifully silky texture and super subtle oak. Decanted this the first night, but it remained resolutely closed. Half a bottle and 48 hours later, this was sublime!

Beautifully silky texture and super subtle oak. Decanted this the first night, but it remained resolutely closed. Half a bottle and 48 hours later, this was sublime!

Dec 18th, 2016
Coltin Short

It is Rich and tropical, yet it stays very fresh and focused on the palate. Impressive New World Chardonnay.

It is Rich and tropical, yet it stays very fresh and focused on the palate. Impressive New World Chardonnay.

Dec 8th, 2016
David L

13' Ayoub Dundee Hills Chardonnay. light golden in color. Old world nose. The palate is full of Orange Blossom, pear, wet stone. Nice weight in the mouth. A little spice & acidity that washes clean. It's going to taste even better in 6/12 months. This quality...at this price😘. I also want to thank my good friend Tim for this bottle.

13' Ayoub Dundee Hills Chardonnay. light golden in color. Old world nose. The palate is full of Orange Blossom, pear, wet stone. Nice weight in the mouth. A little spice & acidity that washes clean. It's going to taste even better in 6/12 months. This quality...at this price😘. I also want to thank my good friend Tim for this bottle.

May 13th, 2016
Matt Duncan

Oak dominant, heavy petrol.

Oak dominant, heavy petrol.

Feb 28th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

Followed a Meursault Les Meix Chavaux & totally held its own.

Followed a Meursault Les Meix Chavaux & totally held its own.

Nov 29th, 2015