Salem Wine Co. Chardonnay

Pristine, balanced Oregon Chardonnay loaded with fleshy citrus drive and textured richness.

• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region: Oregon, USA
• Biodynamic
• Harvesting:  Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed into 500 litre French oak puncheons, where the wine undergoes a native yeast fermentation. Aged for 12 months in neutral oak barrels, it is then transferred to stainless steel tank for six months to naturally clarify before bottling.
• “The wine is a glistening yellow-gold, with aromas and flavours of yellow apple, pear, salted lemon, white flowers, fresh cream, almond skin, wet stones, and bread dough. It is medium-bodied but broadens nicely in the glass, with a textured, concentrated mouthfeel well-balanced by citrusy acidity. Pair with roast chicken and you might think you’re in a wine bar in Burgundy!”
  Ian Cauble MS, SommSelect

About the winemaker

Evening Land produces some of the best Chardonnay in not only Oregon, but all of North America, and their whole lineup showcases the impressive winemaking talents of Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman.” - International Wine Report

Willamette Valley in Oregon is often compared to Burgundy, for the challenging growing conditions, varietals planted, and the qualityminded smaller scale producers that have chosen to work here. It is therefore not surprising that super sommelier Raj Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman decided to base their second joint venture here.

Evening Land estate, whose vineyard is known as ‘Seven Springs’ is planted overwhelmingly to Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay, and Gamay. The oldest own-rooted blocks of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are a testament to, and daily reminder of, Oregon’s incredible winemaking history. Benchmark Oregon producers have long sourced fruit from Seven Springs and the wines from this vineyard are the most decorated and award-winning Oregon wines.