Walter Scott

X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay

9.316 ratings
9.38 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
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.4

I've had a weird relationship with this wine where I passed on the vintage when I first had it because the reductive qualities were too intense... A 6 months later I was loving it for it's tension and verve. Now here we are basically a year later and the reduction is essentially gone. The fruit has really come out and you can definitely sense the character of the 2015 vintage. I barrel tasted the 2016 which will be coming out soon and I think it's going to be even better! These are honestly some of the best domestic chardonnay I've tasted in my wine career.
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#oregonchardonnay #walterscott #oregonwine #chardonnay #xnovo #xnovochardonnay

I've had a weird relationship with this wine where I passed on the vintage when I first had it because the reductive qualities were too intense... A 6 months later I was loving it for it's tension and verve. Now here we are basically a year later and the reduction is essentially gone. The fruit has really come out and you can definitely sense the character of the 2015 vintage. I barrel tasted the 2016 which will be coming out soon and I think it's going to be even better! These are honestly some of the best domestic chardonnay I've tasted in my wine career.
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#oregonchardonnay #walterscott #oregonwine #chardonnay #xnovo #xnovochardonnay

Mar 12th, 2018
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.4

The future of domestic Chardonnay. I wasn't even too hot on this when it was released, but now the reduction is peeling away and it's obviously great.

The future of domestic Chardonnay. I wasn't even too hot on this when it was released, but now the reduction is peeling away and it's obviously great.

Nov 9th, 2017
boyd

Future looks bright. #perfectpairing

Future looks bright. #perfectpairing

May 14th, 2017
Larry Frierson

Single vineyard from Oregon. Minerally, peachy. Surprisingly long finish. Only third vintage released. Uplifting acid. Bright but rich mouthfeel.

Single vineyard from Oregon. Minerally, peachy. Surprisingly long finish. Only third vintage released. Uplifting acid. Bright but rich mouthfeel.

Sep 3rd, 2020
Craig Williams

Love the wines Ken and Erica are crafting @ Walter Scott

Love the wines Ken and Erica are crafting @ Walter Scott

Jul 7th, 2018
Alan Winter

Had to try the new release.
Well done Oregon Chardonnay!!!

Had to try the new release.
Well done Oregon Chardonnay!!!

Apr 2nd, 2017
Mark Royer

Mark had this 6 years ago

Mark had this 6 years ago

Aug 4th, 2018
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.1

Bob had this 7 years ago

Bob had this 7 years ago

Aug 9th, 2017
boyd

boyd had this 8 years ago

boyd had this 8 years ago

Jun 11th, 2017
Ryan Mullins

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Ryan had this 8 years ago

Jun 11th, 2017