Bethel Heights Vineyard
Casteel Eola - Amity Hills Estate Chardonnay
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Light, bright yellow. Meyer lemon, pear and smoky minerals on the deeply perfumed nose, along with hints of jasmine, vanilla and candied ginger that emerge with air. Silky in texture and well-concentrated, offering palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors complemented by brioche, oyster shell and toasty lees nuances. The floral note repeats emphatically on the extremely long, supple finish, which is energized by a jolt of smoky minerality. Aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2020)
Light, bright yellow. Meyer lemon, pear and smoky minerals on the deeply perfumed nose, along with hints of jasmine, vanilla and candied ginger that emerge with air. Silky in texture and well-concentrated, offering palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors complemented by brioche, oyster shell and toasty lees nuances. The floral note repeats emphatically on the extremely long, supple finish, which is energized by a jolt of smoky minerality. Aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2020)
A lot of oak... Yet very well made. One of my best Oregon chard tasted so far
A lot of oak... Yet very well made. One of my best Oregon chard tasted so far
1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015
My favorite of Chard Symposium panel. Or maybe it was Mimi's wonderful speech. Either way, this wine is gorgeous. Notes of smoke and flint. Expressive.
My favorite of Chard Symposium panel. Or maybe it was Mimi's wonderful speech. Either way, this wine is gorgeous. Notes of smoke and flint. Expressive.
Mar 15th, 2015
Nice. What can I say? I was having chicken.
Nice. What can I say? I was having chicken.
Aug 28th, 2014Gorgeous balance of fruit acidity and oak. Silky feel in the mouth
Gorgeous balance of fruit acidity and oak. Silky feel in the mouth
Mar 10th, 2025Super tasty. Still has more years to perfect.
Super tasty. Still has more years to perfect.
Mar 7th, 2022
A very good Chardonnay. Dry with a faint hint of fruit. A touch acidic but fairly smooth.
A very good Chardonnay. Dry with a faint hint of fruit. A touch acidic but fairly smooth.
May 7th, 2019




