Evening Land Vineyards

La Source Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay

9.2142 ratings
9.242 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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MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Very much in the style of the Sandhi wines from Santa Barbara. Touch of flint, matchstick, lemon pie and cream. #oregon #chardonnay #eolaamityhills

Very much in the style of the Sandhi wines from Santa Barbara. Touch of flint, matchstick, lemon pie and cream. #oregon #chardonnay #eolaamityhills

Jun 9th, 2021
Philippe Dupuis

Takes a few hours to open. Amazing complexity. We missed some of the action because of our general excitement but last sips were incredible. Can’t wait for the next tasting !

Takes a few hours to open. Amazing complexity. We missed some of the action because of our general excitement but last sips were incredible. Can’t wait for the next tasting !

Apr 13th, 2019
Kuan Lim

One of the best Chardonnay from Oregon

One of the best Chardonnay from Oregon

Jan 24th, 2018
Isaac Pirolo

Chardonnay was on the mind most of the day and it was time to pull this cork...

Evening Land’s 2009 La Source Chardonnay from Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA is the highest scoring Oregon white wine EVER from Wine Spectator. In fact, only one Oregon wine (red or white) has ever outscored it, and just so happened to be the Evening Land 2012 La Source Pinot Noir from the exact same vineyard.

Needless to say, expectations were high (even with the amount of salt I take with WS). My immediate impression was actually surprise because of the lack of acidity. An hour open and taking it down 10° from cellar temp improved its balance. The minerality certainly makes the wine but its purity oscillates at time. Poached pear, quince, lemon blossom, with crushed white rock, and wild herbs. Definitely an exceptional Chardonnay, but I would reserve “best ever” status for something else.

Chardonnay was on the mind most of the day and it was time to pull this cork...

Evening Land’s 2009 La Source Chardonnay from Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA is the highest scoring Oregon white wine EVER from Wine Spectator. In fact, only one Oregon wine (red or white) has ever outscored it, and just so happened to be the Evening Land 2012 La Source Pinot Noir from the exact same vineyard.

Needless to say, expectations were high (even with the amount of salt I take with WS). My immediate impression was actually surprise because of the lack of acidity. An hour open and taking it down 10° from cellar temp improved its balance. The minerality certainly makes the wine but its purity oscillates at time. Poached pear, quince, lemon blossom, with crushed white rock, and wild herbs. Definitely an exceptional Chardonnay, but I would reserve “best ever” status for something else.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2018
Thomas Savre

A bit tired ... Nice mouthfeel

A bit tired ... Nice mouthfeel

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.7

Wow. Haven't tried this since I tried it in the tasting room. Seven Springs La Source is the beast. Know why @rajatparrand chose this vineyard

Wow. Haven't tried this since I tried it in the tasting room. Seven Springs La Source is the beast. Know why @rajatparrand chose this vineyard

Mar 12th, 2017
Andrew S

A cloak of (perfectly ripe) fruit, minerals, and saline hang on a beam of acidity. Plenty going on, best to give it a couple years in my opinion let the youngster settle down a little- it will always be lively.

A cloak of (perfectly ripe) fruit, minerals, and saline hang on a beam of acidity. Plenty going on, best to give it a couple years in my opinion let the youngster settle down a little- it will always be lively.

Jan 17th, 2017
boyd

One of the best Willamette Valley chardonnays I've had. Wow. Stopped me in my tracks. Reminiscent of PYCM. Damn good.

One of the best Willamette Valley chardonnays I've had. Wow. Stopped me in my tracks. Reminiscent of PYCM. Damn good.

Dec 24th, 2016
Nick Davis

😱 Epic. Mini-marshmallows.

😱 Epic. Mini-marshmallows.

Sep 7th, 2016
Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.0

2009: Youthful profile. Carmen Miranda's hat, full of tropical notes. Fresh, with long finish.

2009: Youthful profile. Carmen Miranda's hat, full of tropical notes. Fresh, with long finish.

Jul 22nd, 2015