Evening Land Vineyards - Chardonnay "Seven Springs Vineyard 'Summum'" 2021 (750ml)
Price: $89.99
| Producer | Evening Land Vineyards |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 203323 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Evening Land Vineyards Description
The history of Evening Land Vineyards is built upon stewardship for a very special property in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of the Willamette Valley in Oregon: the Seven Springs Vineyard. Originally planted in the early 1980's by Al MacDonald (a pioneering figure in the Oregon wine industry), it was purchased in 2007 by movie producer and wine aficionado Mark Tarlov. Tarlov's idea was to unite the historic Seven Springs Vineyard with its neighboring plot, from which it had been seperated because of a family dispute. With the help of legendary Burgundy vigneron Dominique Lafon and winemaker Isabelle Meunier, the Evening Land Vineyards team has elevated the perception of the American terroir in general and the Oregon wine region in particular by shifting from star variety Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay.
The Seven Spring Vineyard expands over a 70 acres, planted mostly with Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay and some Gamay Noir. The vines grow in iron rich and rocky volcanic soils, on a dramatic slope with eastern exposure. They enjoy cool Pacific winds, which flood the area during the day and mitigate hot summer afternoons. This results in a signature acidity in the wines of Evening Land Vineyards.
The wines of Evening Land Vineyards are Burgundian in style, while they showcase the unique New World terroir of Oregon's Willamette Valley.
This is why Chardonnay is meant for the volcanic, east-facing hillside of Seven Springs Vineyard. To be more exact, Summum illustrates the laser-like precision from the rockier top half of 13 rows of Chardonnay planted almost three decades ago.
Tasting Note: The wine is elegance. Ripe tree fruit, white flowers, roasted hazelnut and flint are just the entry to a cuvée of volume and delicacy, concentration and well-integrated oak in a svelte frame. It recalls the weightlessness and purity of a chiseled premier cru Meursault-Blagny. The finish hangs on, textured and long-lasting. As is the life of this wine.
Vinous: 95 Points
Today, the 2021 Chardonnay Summum is quite restrained and backward, slowly evolving with hints of young peach, lemon sorbet, stone dust and rosemary. It sweeps across the palate with soft textures, coming across as elegant and refined as saline minerals add a more tactile feel and crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout. Flinty and incredibly long, the 2021 takes a turn toward the savory spectrum, leaving a spicy sensation alongside a crystalline structure that tempts the imagination. Still just a baby, the 2021 is extremely exciting to taste.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2021 Chardonnay Summum takes some time to shake off its matchstick character before revealing warm white peaches, pie crust and spicy accents. The medium-bodied palate explodes with honeyed, nutty flavors. Its mouth-coating texture is refreshed by vibrant acidity, and it has a very long finish. It will age gracefully in bottle over the next 10-15 years.
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