With grapes sourced from all over Oregon, our La Creole Chardonnay
is a true Oregon appellation. Barrel selections from various
vineyard lots, appellations and yeast selections are aged 17
months, then blended together to make a harmonious combination of
fruit, oak and acid.
The nose opens up rich and refreshing with lemon nougat, milk
chocolate and pear; flavors include lemon, butter and a touch of
vanilla. A long, crisp and flavorful finish.
Gold Medal - 2016 SIP, The McMinnville Wine and Food
Classic
The 2014 growing season was
ideal, resulting in a record amount of high quality, balanced fruit
for Eola Hills Wine Cellars.
An early, warm dry spring
resulted in an early and beneficent bloom. Clusters were large and
no, to little shot berries were evident. The trend continued into
summer. Though there was little to no rain, the humidity was high
and the vines loved it. Coupled with a record number of 90+ degree
days, disease pressure was pleasantly low.
In the words of head
winemaker Steve Anderson: "The 2014 crop was early, heavy, ripe,
bright and clean. As a winemaker, I have experienced bountiful
crops which can be characterized as weak in flavor and or color.
Alternatively, I have experienced the Grand Vintage, characterized
by low yields, exceptional flavor and color. 2014 is one for the
history books. Not only was it a bountiful harvest, it was a Grand
Vintage."
The lemon and butter flavors of this Chardonnay coupled with its
subtle crisp finish make this an elegant wine. Grilled or lightly
smoked fish or poultry work particularly well as a food pairing.
Try it with apricot chicken, pasta with lobster or shrimp, or
grilled mahi mahi.
