WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The straw color and ever so light spritz of Seven Springs Chardonnay remain a welcome sight – the color signifying its restrained oak, while that trapped CO2 makes for a wake-up call to the palate. In between looking and tasting are Seven Springs' classic aromas: yellow tree fruits à la Meyer lemon, Asian pear, Golden Delicious; with subtle white flower and salted pie crust accents. All these elements, it should be said, meet the electricity of each sip with enough texture to be in concert with one another, opening the wine up to a bevy of foods for pairing.
TASTING NOTES:
A fresh, spicy, medium-boded wine made from a mix of clones from across the estate. Aromas of spiced pears, Meyer lemons, oranges and white flowers. The palate is tense and zippy, with flavors of lemon candy, limeade, lime zest and pear skin. The finish shows a little citrus oil bitterness.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
Luscious yet crisp and minerally, with detailed flavors of apple and pear laced with spices and vanilla. Finishes on a creamy accent.
- Wine Spectator, 93 pts.
Matured in used oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard has alluring scents of quince, toasted meringue, beeswax and flint. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, honey-nut flavors balanced by bright acidity, and a touch of textural grip lengthens the finish.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts.
The Seven Springs is always a sound Chardonnay investment, and the 2023 vintage is no different. Red-apple and lemon- grass aromas collide in pleasing fashion, joined by an herbaceous burst of celery-like lovage. I enjoyed the wine’s tingly acidity and its lean, crisp mouthfeel. Every sip made me feel alive. The wine’s preserved Meyer lemon, Thai basil, and quinine flavors were no slouches, either. Great Willamette Valley Chardonnay value to be found here.
- Wine Enthusiast, 92 pts.
The 2023 Chardonnay Seven Springs is airy and fresh, with vivid notes of sliced nectarine, rosemary, tarragon and lemon sorbet. Its texture is soft, with balanced inner sweetness and a minty herbal tinge to ripe orchard fruit. A subtle mineral resonance emerges through the fresh finish.
- Vinous, 91 pts.
