2021 Archery Summit Dundee Hills Chardonnay

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 WE 93 WS 92 VN 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

This has ripe tropical fruit with hints of cashews, toffee and dried herbs. Crisp and tangy palate with a medium to full body and juicy lemon pith character in the middle. Balanced and complex with a textured and peachy...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, July 2023

This elegant Chardonnay's European butter, lemon pound cake and toasted hazelnut aromas are guaranteed to trigger hunger pangs. The wine's lemon custard flavor and texture are equally creamy, with additional flavors of...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2023

Sleek yet richly styled, with generous flavors of pear, orange blossom and lemon that glide on a dynamic finish. Drink now. - TF
VN 91

Vinous, January 2024

The 2021 Chardonnay Dundee Hills lifts up with a savory blend of yellow apples, wet stones and spring florals. This soothes with its soft textures as saline minerals and crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout. It leaves...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region Oregon
Sub-region Willamette Valley
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Archery Summit Dundee Hills Chardonnay is a notable expression from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, crafted by the esteemed producer Archery Summit. This white wine, sealed with a cork closure, boasts an alcohol content of 13.5%. It's a Chardonnay that has garnered attention for its balanced complexity and rich flavor profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 93, highlighting its "ripe tropical fruit with hints of cashews, toffee and dried herbs." He describes the palate as "crisp and tangy," with a medium to full body and a "juicy lemon pith character in the middle." He concludes that it is "balanced and complex with a textured and peachy aftertaste," suggesting it can be enjoyed now or held for further aging ("jamessuckling.com").

Wine Enthusiast also rated this Chardonnay with a score of 93. Reviewer Michael Alberty noted its "European butter, lemon pound cake and toasted hazelnut aromas," which he claims are "guaranteed to trigger hunger pangs." The wine's flavor profile includes "lemon custard flavor and texture," complemented by "lemon verbena and salty Marcona almonds" ("Wine Enthusiast").

Wine Spectator's review by TF, which gave the wine a score of 92, describes it as "sleek yet richly styled." The review mentions "generous flavors of pear, orange blossom and lemon" that "glide on a dynamic finish." The recommendation is to enjoy this wine now ("Wine Spectator").

Vinous, through Eric Guido, gave the 2021 Chardonnay Dundee Hills a score of 91. Guido mentions a "savory blend of yellow apples, wet stones and spring florals." He praises its "soft textures" and the way "saline minerals and crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout." The wine finishes with a "lemony concentration and sensation of liquid rock," and Guido believes it has "the balance to mature evenly over the next five years or more" ("Vinous").

Overall, the 2021 Archery Summit Dundee Hills Chardonnay is a well-regarded wine with a consistent rating around the low 90s from multiple reviewers. It is described as balanced, complex, and capable of aging, making it a versatile choice for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.