Evening Land Vineyards La Source Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards La Source Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards
$75.00

Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Type: White

Produced from old-vine Dijon clones of chardonnay in the lower Seven Springs Vineyard, this white wine highlights a site-specific focus. Winemaker Sashi Moorman manages the plot organically, where volcanic soils are scattered with iron-rich rocks and gravel. Hand-picked grapes undergo spontaneous native fermentation, followed by a natural maturation process in French oak barrels. This low-intervention approach builds structural complexity while allowing the volcanic soil signature to voice itself clearly.

It pours a rich golden-straw color, opening with complex aromas of yellow orchard fruit, toasted almond, fig jam, and warm butterscotch. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied and layered, displaying an aromatic warmth balanced by a crisp, refreshing acidity. Rich flavors of yellow pear and lemon sorbet interweave with a concentrated mineral spine. A light phenolic grip builds on the back end, adding structural definition to the mouthfeel. It finishes long, dry, and persistent, leaving a lingering trace of stone.

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.