White

Chardonnay

Eola Hills

Oregon · Oregon Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Oregon · Oregon Other
Appellation
Oregon
Alcohol
13.2%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Raw oysters · Seafood · Mild cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

    This is labeled Methode Champenoise, though its time on the lees was minimal. It's a bit of a sourball, a mix of green apple and lemon, but would be a knockout with raw oysters.

  • 201488 pts

    Eola Hills is one of a handful of value players among Oregon wineries. This excellent Chardonnay is lightly toasty, with pretty apple fruit that is gently spicy. The fruit is ripe enough to suggest a bit of papaya as well.

  • 2013

  • 201290 pts

    This is solidly made, with forward and ripe fruit flavors of peach, pear and apple. A gentle touch with spices—cinnamon and baking spices—adds extra interest to the wine as it plays across the palate.

  • 2011