Evening Land Vineyards Summum Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards Summum Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards
$85.00

Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Type: White

Summum continues to be a high-wire act: tense yet lissome, refined yet seemingly effortless, and ultimately, nothing short of thrilling. Crunchy tree fruits, tuberose and fresh buttermilk are only the entrance to a mouthwatering, complex wine of length—one that illustrates why Dominique Lafon, a true master of Meursault and White Burgundy at large, fought to keep this special stripe of Chardonnay at Seven Springs nearly two decades ago. For that we thank him. While Summum is more than enjoyable on its own, the wine will stun all the more with scallops or roast chicken. The fruit for Summum comes from just the rocky top of 14 vine rows that form the backbone of Seven Springs Vineyard. Here, the soils were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions that sent blazing lava down the current vineyard’s slopes.

Evening Land Vineyards is an acclaimed estate located in the Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, renowned for its exclusive stewardship of the historic Seven Springs Vineyard. Originally planted in 1984 by Oregon wine pioneer Al MacDonald, the site has become a cornerstone of the region, celebrated for its rocky volcanic soils and cooling Pacific breezes that travel through the Van Duzer Corridor. Since 2014, the project has been led by the highly influential partnership of sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman, who transitioned the estate to focus entirely on fruit from this single vineyard. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, and the use of neutral oak and concrete to preserve the purity and tension of the fruit. The vineyard is farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles, and the wines are categorized into specific tiers like the approachable Seven Springs, the expressive La Source, and the concentrated, high-elevation Summum. While primarily known for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they also produce notable Gamay Noir, Chenin Blanc, and traditional method sparkling wines, all of which reflect a commitment to transparency and site-specific character.