Reviews & Ratings

2021 Adelsheim Chardonnay "Willamette Valley"

Winery: Adelsheim

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Willamette Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $29

Cases produced: 2,721

KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 4, 2024

Wine Review: In the glass this fresh and affable Chardonnay from Oregon is straw colored, with a very fragrant nose of butterscotch, pear, orange zest, nutmeg, and lime. On the palate, it's creamy, round, medium-plus bodied and well-balanced with medium acidity. I detected flavors of white peach, lime, and vanilla wafers with notes of saline and caramel. The finish is mellow and long. Serve with a chicken pot pie in a puff pastry. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: "This is a Chardonnay for people who think they don’t like Chardonnay. It's crisp and refreshing yet has a generosity of texture that carries the wine into next Thursday. Which is to say, nice length. It's a great example of what Chardonnay can do in our cool Willamette Valley climate. The nose of this wine is fragrant and effusive, redolent of honeysuckle and jasmine blossoms, juicy apricots, lime zest, and white peaches. On the palate, it smacks of freshness yet has the textural weight to make you think twice. It is entirely vibrant and will pair well with whatever you’re eating." - Gina Hennen, Winemaker

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