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Chardonnay


2021 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block. Barrel fermented in 33% new French oak for thirty days and barrel aged in neutral French oak for an additional ten months before bottling—55 cases produced.
Impressions
Golden coined and ripe, the 2021 iOTA Chardonnay’s tree fruit scents envelope one’s nose. Honeyed pears, apricots and baked apples give way to a multilayered midpalate. The finish is lengthy and quenching, with a touch of mineral.
Reviews

JamesSuckling.com

March 2024

Reviewed by James Suckling & Tasting Panel

Rating: 93

So warm, rich and mouth-coating, saturated in baked apples, poached pears, melted butter and vanilla beans. Rather full-bodied, creamy in texture, concentrated and long on the finish.

2020 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block. Barrel fermented and aged in neutral French oak for eleven months before bottling, unfined and unfiltered—48 cases produced.
Impressions
Jewel-toned and golden, the 2020 Chardonnay exhibits nuanced fragrances of honeysuckle and caramel. Appealing, candied peach, and apricot undertones abound in its rich, full-bodied midpalate. Its finish is lush and lingering.

2019 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block. Barrel fermented in 33% new French oak barrels for thirty days and barrel aged in neutral French oak for an additional ten months before bottling—46 cases produced.
Impressions
More Burgundian than our previous vintages, the pale, almost translucent, 2019 Chardonnay displays a toasty character on the nose. Hints of baked pear, apple, and lemon peel, complement its round midpalate. Reminiscent of the Pacific coast, sea salt and minerals accentuate a silty, refreshing finish.
Reviews

JamesSuckling.com

April, 2022

Reviewed by James Suckling & Tasting Panel

Rating: 92

Aromas of crème brûlée and cooked green apple. Medium to full body with dried fruit and some apricot and spice.

2018 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block. Barrel fermented in 50% new French oak barrels for thirty days and barrel aged in neutral French oak for ten months—101 cases produced.
Impressions
The pale, straw-colored 2018 Chardonnay introduces itself with scents of Asian pear and a touch of flint on the nose. Its textured midpalate leads to a crisp, mouth-watering finish.
Reviews

Wine & Spirits Magazine

Year’s Best Willamette Valley Chardonnays (Best Buy)

October, 2020

Reviewed by Patrick J. Comiskey

Score: 92

It feels as pale as lemonade, with scents of citrus, apple and salt, along with a fruit-blossom bitterness. Its flavors are more substantial, the mineral notes contributing finesse to the texture, and a pleasing grip on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

February/March 2021

Reviewed by Paul Gregutt, Contributing Editor

Rating: 90

Bright and spicy, pungent and loaded with flavors of white peach, lemon rind and pineapple sage, this is a complex and nicely layered wine with the structure to improve. Barrel fermented in half new French oak, it finishes with a touch of toast.


2017 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block. Barrel fermented in 66% new French oak barrels for thirty days and barrel aged in neutral French oak for ten months—72 cases produced.
Impressions
Weighty and alluring, the straw-hued 2017 Chardonnay exhibits pear, toast and citrus peel on the nose. Its balanced finish is rich, mouth-coating, yet vibrant.

2016 Vintage
Comprised of Dijon clones 69 & 95 from Petros South Block, our inaugural estate grown Chardonnay was barrel fermented and bottled unfined & unfiltered. It was aged for eleven months in French oak barrels—53 cases produced.
Impressions
Expressive and rich, the straw-colored 2016 Chardonnay’s nose reveals juicy, white stone fruit scents. Its textured and weighty midpalate is underscored by a bright acidity that sails along its lengthy finish.
Reviews

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

July 1, 2019

Reviewed by Paul Gregutt, Contributing Editor

Rating: 91

This might be enjoyed as a tribute to a new and important style of Oregon Chardonnay—leesy, textured, low in alcohol and rich in flavor. It was barrel fermented and aged 10 months in oak, none new, but presumably some once-used as there is a pleasant trailing note of caramel.


2015 Vintage
It was aged for ten months in neutral French oak barrels. Fruit sourced from Dukes Family Vineyards, Eola-Amity Hills—52 cases produced.
Impressions
Fresh with a touch of citrus, pear and honeysuckle, our straw colored 2015 Chardonnay’s flavorful midpalate unfolds, underscored by sea salt on its cleansing and lingering finish.
Reviews

The Prince of Pinot

Pinotfile: VOL 11, ISSUE 9

Checking In On Small Wineries in the Willamette Valley

September 5, 2017

by William “Rusty” Gaffney

Score: 90

Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Bright aromas and flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, straw and herbs in a food friendly style.


2014 Vintage
It was aged for ten months in French oak barrels. Fruit sourced from Dukes Family Vineyards, Eola-Amity Hills—56 cases produced.
Impressions
A perfect sipper or meal accompaniment, our straw-colored 2014 Chardonnay is crisp, mineral and fruit-driven. Its finish is smooth, lengthy and accentuated with a kiss of oak.
Reviews

foodwineclick

A First Taste of a Friend’s First Chardonnay

March 28, 2016

by Jeff Burrows

Eye: Clear, medium gold color with a pale edge.

Nose: Medium plus intensity, aromas of underripe pears and floral notes of gardenia.

Mouth: Medium body with lively acidity and a nice persistent finish. A touch of oak is there, but it’s just a hint. A beautifully done Oregon Chardonnay, nice and lean with lots of tension. We can’t wait for the estate version in the coming years.

It’s a Monday night, so we had just pulled out some leftover Potée Champenoise from the freezer. We couldn’t wait any longer to try our friends’ Chardonnay, so we wanted something suitable, it was perfect as was the iOTA Cellars Chardonnay!

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