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2021 Chardonnay Casteel
“2021 Willamette Valley white wine of the vintage”
97 A gorgeous Chardonnay from estates vines planted in 1977 and 1994. This is a showy wine that retains its elegance while flirting with opulence. Lemon cream, nutmeg and petrichor announce the aromatics alongside a touch of ginger. The palate is impressive. Smoky […]
WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER – February 2023
Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Aeolian 2021
94 points | $50 | 594 cases made | Red
A handsome red, polished and refined in structure, offering a fresh burst of raspberry, fresh violet and cinnamon spice flavors that build richness toward
supple tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.
Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Justice Vineyard
2021
93 points […]
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – July 2021
2019 Chardonnay Casteel – 94
Fantastic aromas of flint, dried pineapple, lime zest, smoke, chalk and lemon grass. It’s medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and tight, textured layers. Excellent structure and tension. Drink or hold.
2019 Chardonnay Estate – 93
A blend of five parcels, this has attractively flinty lemons, pears and white peaches […]
WINE SPECTATOR, January 2021
2018 Pinot Noir Flat Block- 93 Points
Shows definition and a tight focus, with handsome black cherry, orange blossom and stony mineral notes that build richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2028. – T.F.
2018 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard- 93 Points
Expressive raspberry and rose petal aromas lead to multilayered cherry, pomegranate and spiced […]
WINE ENTHUSIAST, October 2020
2017 Chardonnay Casteel – 94 points
This barrel-fermented reserve has a spicy mix of aromas, with hints of mint and menthol, along with cedar plank notes from the barrels. It needs aggressive decanting if you plan to drink it soon, so that those barrel flavors are fully integrated. But when put all together […]
VINOUS, September 2020
2016 Chardonnay Casteel – 94
Light, bright yellow. Meyer lemon, pear and smoky minerals on the deeply perfumed nose, along with hints of jasmine, vanilla and candied ginger that emerge with air. Silky in texture and well-concentrated, offering palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors complemented by brioche, oyster shell and toasty lees nuances. The […]
THE WINE ADVOCATE, APRIL 2020 – Erin Brooks
2017 Chardonnay The High Wire – 96+
The 2017 Chardonnay The High Wire is pure class! It takes its time to unwind, slowly revealing aromas of white peaches, red apples and pears, wafts of hay and button mushroom with nuances of elderflower and oyster shell. The medium-bodied palate is […]
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – February 2020
Chardonnay High Wire 2018 -96
A fresh, flinty and chalky edge with lemon pith, grapefruit and wet stones. Fresh melon, white peaches and pears, too. The palate has a very composed feel with assertively fresh acidity, underscoring quite pure lemons. Fresh hazelnuts to close. Exceptional focus and tension here. This is a parcel […]
2017 Pinot Noir Aeolian – 94 points
Shows grace and presence, with compelling and complex raspberry, dusky spice and orange tea flavors that build richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026.—T.F.
