White

Three Hills Cuvée Chardonnay

Willamette Valley · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

roast chicken · grilled fish · shrimp · Caesar salad · light cheeses

201593 pts

This wine is all Dijon clone, aged in two- to four-year-old puncheons. Bright and aromatic, it opens with a toasty scent and a mix of lemony citrus, pineapple and banana fruit. It's smooth and delicious and nicely layered, with an enduring finish.
201491 pts

For this excellent blend, 25% new French oak was employed. It retains its vivid apple-flavored intensity, while bringing in pretty spice and a bit of buttered toast. The barrel aging helped to soften it up a bit. As young as it is, it drinks quite well and should hold until 2020.
201391 pts

Fermented in one- to three-year-old French oak puncheons, this shows the balance and tension of a young, precise, detailed wine built for aging. There's a light touch with the mix of apple, pear, peach and melon fruit, set up with vivid acidity and an overriding sense of perfect…
201291 pts

This outstanding Chardonnay is made from 100% Dijon clones, sourced from Lange Estate, Freedom Hill and Durant vineyards. Tasty, toasty, creamy and fresh, this is a rich, palate-coating wine with a mix of crisp apple, pear and melon fruit. The texture and depth are lovely.
200992 pts

This is a luscious, butterscotchy, fresh, lime- and lemon-flavored Chardonnay; a true delight. Melon and peach fruit flavors thread into the core, and the wine has a wonderful richness without losing its finesse or acid base.