2019 Cristom Chardonnay Eola-Amity
Chardonnay has long been central to the Cristom portfolio – they planted their first vines on the lower slopes of Louis Vineyard in 1993 and today it thrives in three of the estate vineyards. This multi-vineyard expression is generous in fruit, weight and length with profound aromatics of lemon verbena, chamomile and citrus.
Wine Advocate
The 2019 Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills is characterized by broad, intense flavors foiled by tangy acidity. It offers aromas of apple pie, honeycomb, toast and white blossoms and is intensely flavored, ripe and textural, finishing with energetic freshness.
James Suckling
Pretty aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, lemon tart and flint. It’s full-bodied, yet bright, with tangy acidity. Textured and fleshy. Some spice and hay notes to close. Drink or hold.
Wine Enthusiast
Wonderfully floral on the nose, sappy and rich on the palate, this expressive wine is packed with flavorful fruits perfectly set against tangy acidity. White peach, Asian pear and a touch of lime combine on a full-bodied midpalate. The juicy fruit flavors energize the wine and set the taster up for sip after sip.
Wine & Spirits
Toasty with a lean oak frame, this smoky chardonnay’s aromas are mildly oaked at first. But the flavors are refreshing, lean and balanced, with an oyster-shell duskiness that suggests a pairing with shellfish, particularly seared scallops.