Bethel Heights Vineyard

Casteel Eola - Amity Hills Estate Chardonnay

9.225 ratings
9.29 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
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9.4

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)

Sep 3rd, 2020
Matthieu Gille

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
Kaitlin Ohlinger

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
Lyle Coffield

Sommelier Kokkari, Evvia Estatorios

8.8

Nice. What can I say? I was having chicken.

Nice. What can I say? I was having chicken.

Aug 28th, 2014
Miles Perry

A good Chardonnay.

A good Chardonnay.

Aug 11th, 2023
David Greenwald

Super tasty. Still has more years to perfect.

Super tasty. Still has more years to perfect.

Mar 7th, 2022
Todd Stone

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
Phil Gurin

A little fruity and a whole lot of great

A little fruity and a whole lot of great

May 4th, 2019
Austin Blackwell

Wonderful apple, pineapple, hazelnut, flowers, and light toffee aromas. The palate is very full of fruit but with racy acidity and a great texture. Finish shows some citrus, pineapple, and almond.

Wonderful apple, pineapple, hazelnut, flowers, and light toffee aromas. The palate is very full of fruit but with racy acidity and a great texture. Finish shows some citrus, pineapple, and almond.

Sep 7th, 2018
Austin Blackwell

Loads of Crisp Apple and orchard fruits. Mineral and just a touch of oak. Very well balanced but fruit forward.

Loads of Crisp Apple and orchard fruits. Mineral and just a touch of oak. Very well balanced but fruit forward.

Apr 12th, 2017