Evening Land, Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2023

Produced entirely from estate-grown Chardonnay grown on the east-facing slopes of Seven Springs vineard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills.

The fruit is fermented in a combination of neutral French oak barrels and puncheons, then aged on its lees for 11 months before spending a further five months in stainless steel.

The vineyard's naturally late budbreak and sunlit summers allow the graes to achieve full ripeness while maintaing vibrant acidity. This 2023 release marks the inaugural vintage of Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay.

Evening Land Vineyards is based around Seven Springs, one of Oregon's most celebrated vineyards, first planted in 1984 in the Eola-Amity Hills.
Situated on the eastern slopes of these ancient volcanic hills, overlooking Mount Hood, the vineyard benefits from cooling Pacific influences and a distinctive combination of soils and exposures.
The estate has a particularly interesting Burgundian connection. Renowned winemaker Dominique Lafon recognised the potential of Seven Springs for Chardonnay and served as a consulting winemaker until 2015.
Today, vineyard manager Netanya Welch and winemaker John Faulkner continue to explore the character of this exceptional site, producing wines that reflect its distinctive growing conditions.
Even the labels tell a story. Inspired by Japanese artist Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, their striking illustrations reflect Evening Land's appreciation of the natural world and the dramatic volcanic landscape surrounding its vineyards.