Evening Land Vineyards Summum Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards Summum Chardonnay 2022

Evening Land Vineyards
$85.00

Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Type: White

This white wine showcases chardonnay from fourteen vine rows planted on the rocky top ridge of Seven Springs Vineyard. The vines grow directly into thin topsoils formed by ancient volcanic eruptions, forcing roots deep and locking in high natural acidity. Spontaneous fermentation occurs with native yeasts in neutral containers and a small portion of new wood. This low-intervention approach preserves a linear, mineral-driven profile that establishes an authentic high-elevation identity.

It pours a pale straw color with silver highlights, releasing an inviting nose of tree fruit, tuberose, and fresh buttermilk. A medium-bodied, lissome frame pairs crisp citrus fruit flavors with a chiseled, crystalline mineral core. A racy vein of high-toned acidity cuts directly through the texture, providing excellent structural tension and length. The volcanic geology imparts a saline depth that develops nicely with air across the tongue. It finishes long, dry, and persistent, leaving a clean mineral trace.

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.