Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Winderlea Vineyard & Winery – Chardonnay 2018
Willamette Valley, Oregon – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
This isn’t just any Willamette Chardonnay — it’s a benchmark. Crafted from a mosaic of top vineyards: Carabella (35%) in Chehalem Mountains, Hyland (33%) & Meredith Mitchell (23%) in McMinnville, and Winderlea Estate (9%) in Dundee Hills. Together, they deliver harmony and terroir depth that rivals fine Burgundy, while staying true to Oregon character.

Aromas & Flavors
Rich layers of peach, apricot, and crisp apple glide seamlessly into notes of citrus zest and a subtle kiss of toasted oak. The aromatic lift is both elegant and generous, hinting at orchard blossoms with a faint mineral streak.

Mouthfeel
Succulent and textured, yet framed with precision. Bright acidity keeps it vibrant, while a creamy mid-palate offers weight and length. Still radiant in 2018, showing both freshness and polish.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with a Burgundian sensibility, highlighting texture over heaviness. A balance of fruit purity and oak finesse.

Food Pairing
Perfect with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with herbs, or creamy risotto with chanterelles. Its lively acidity also makes it a stellar partner for soft cheeses.

Verdict
A standout Chardonnay from Oregon, balancing Burgundian elegance with Willamette soul. Priced above regional peers, but every sip justifies it. Truly one of the finest examples of Oregon Chardonnay in recent years. Cheers! — a month ago

romo

9.5

Epic shit. A mosaic of leafy green vineyard aromatics with unfathomable fruit. Loss for words. — 2 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

Like a soapy tropical little German Pils from Scheurebe. Grapefruit scented mosaic hops and dank marijuana crystals. Hints of mango and papaya floating in the periphery. A body with some girth and buttercream to yang the ying of acid you couldn't complain about not even for a second. — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

An appealing white blend of 65% Roussanne and 35% Grenache Blanc is a great tasting journey to explore the variety of expressions unique to the mosaic of terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley. The Costières de Nimes AOC, located near the Mediterranean sea, benefits from maritime influences that provides the wines produces in this location with freshness, roundness and elegance.

This blend delivers a realistic aromatics of Geranium (Crane's-bill), orange and lemon peels to amp up the experience. The uplifting acidity on the mouth is invigorating as result of the mix of herbs and zesty citrus.

The juice is clean and mouthwatering with a stone-driven profile (typical of Costieres de Nimes), the balance of this blend is flavorous and elegant. South asian cuisine will the best pairing, cheers! — 4 months ago

romo

9.4

Still an energetic ten-year old. Serious throughout with a fading of acid that opens up a rainbow mosaic finish. Wow. — a year ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

Oregon whites are giving me vibes in a yellow green filter. Here, a dank herbal floral thing of mosaic hops, crystalized marijuana, and jasmine perfume wafting around crisp granny smith, lemon, and grassy pilsner. So different and distinct and the way the sour wraps around the sides of my tongue makes this feel very whole. — 2 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: dark pinot fruit. Spice. Pink roses.

Palate: soft medium sweet cherry fruit. Spice. Balanced. Delicious.

Finish spicy

Mosaic $25 btg $40 bottle — a year ago

romo

9.4

WotN. It’s got it all.. nose, body, mid-palate, mosaic of flavors, acid for days. — a year ago

romo

9.2

Solid politically correct mosaic. Could be a 1er. — 2 years ago

Brian Winter

9.0

Just a great flavor... want to find this again — 4 years ago