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.