Walter Scott

Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.348 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
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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Mike R
9.3

Agree with Antonio - very nice chard - loved it - need to try it @David L

Agree with Antonio - very nice chard - loved it - need to try it @David L

Dec 25th, 2021
Brian S

This wine is going to be incredible in a few years, lemon, orange blossom, green apple, green pear, minerals, medium plus tannins, nice grip. Well done Walter Scott!

This wine is going to be incredible in a few years, lemon, orange blossom, green apple, green pear, minerals, medium plus tannins, nice grip. Well done Walter Scott!

Nov 21st, 2021
Josh Morgenthau

Flinty, reductive. Green. Acidic. Walnut skins. Oak.

Flinty, reductive. Green. Acidic. Walnut skins. Oak.

Feb 28th, 2021
Eric

Muted color, widely expansive expression of flowers and fruit. Really hits the bullseye for me. Highly recommended! Enjoyed at The Inn at Pound Ridge.

Muted color, widely expansive expression of flowers and fruit. Really hits the bullseye for me. Highly recommended! Enjoyed at The Inn at Pound Ridge.

Aug 9th, 2020
Autumn Anderson

Family night with the tasting group.

Family night with the tasting group.

Aug 8th, 2018
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9.3

Limpid yellow. A powerful, mineral-driven bouquet evokes ripe citrus and orchard fruits, jasmine and sweet butter, along with a subtle vanilla note in the background. Palate-staining Meyer lemon and pear nectar flavors are supported by an undercurrent of smoky minerality. Shows excellent clarity and power on the finish, which lingers with strong, mineral-dominated persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Feb 2018)

Limpid yellow. A powerful, mineral-driven bouquet evokes ripe citrus and orchard fruits, jasmine and sweet butter, along with a subtle vanilla note in the background. Palate-staining Meyer lemon and pear nectar flavors are supported by an undercurrent of smoky minerality. Shows excellent clarity and power on the finish, which lingers with strong, mineral-dominated persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Feb 2018)

Feb 13th, 2018
David Shaw

Freedom Hill vineyard. Bought at winery. Light yellow in color. Floral and stone fruit notes in nose and yes, matchstick. Lemon, underripe nectarine flavors with a hint of kiwi in the mouth. Good acidity, delicately flavored, mild tongue-coating astringency. A gem of a Chardonnay

Freedom Hill vineyard. Bought at winery. Light yellow in color. Floral and stone fruit notes in nose and yes, matchstick. Lemon, underripe nectarine flavors with a hint of kiwi in the mouth. Good acidity, delicately flavored, mild tongue-coating astringency. A gem of a Chardonnay

Dec 29th, 2017
Ira Schwartz

“Village Meursault ? Roulot? I’m told no, not even French, 🤔. American😳? Yes. Oregon ? Yes. That is as far as I got. Please take it out of the bag. Reductive nose but a laser like focus in the mouth . A taser like finish of citrus . Will purchase a bottle just to see what this becomes in 5-8 years.

“Village Meursault ? Roulot? I’m told no, not even French, 🤔. American😳? Yes. Oregon ? Yes. That is as far as I got. Please take it out of the bag. Reductive nose but a laser like focus in the mouth . A taser like finish of citrus . Will purchase a bottle just to see what this becomes in 5-8 years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2020
Michael Sinowitz

Quite delicious and Burgundian. Needs a bit of air but then really shines.

Quite delicious and Burgundian. Needs a bit of air but then really shines.

Sep 21st, 2024
Norman Gennaro

This reminds me of a Kistler Dutton Ranch in the early 2000. Little less acidity but for sure that same delicious nose and bite on the tongue. Really delicious and I’m pretty sure someone in this app put me onto it. Forget who but thanks!

This reminds me of a Kistler Dutton Ranch in the early 2000. Little less acidity but for sure that same delicious nose and bite on the tongue. Really delicious and I’m pretty sure someone in this app put me onto it. Forget who but thanks!

Sep 27th, 2024