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Walter Scott, X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
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Reviewed by: Erin Brooks
The 2019 Chardonnay X Novo Vineyard comes from vines planted in 2010 from a multitude of different clones. It has a tangy character, with scents of lemon peel, Greek yogurt and roasted almonds and wafts of perfumed orchard fruits. The palate is all tang, mineral and citrus, energetic and very pure, with honeyed fruits lingering long after the wine is gone. Wow!
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2019 Chardonnay X Novo Vineyard, which comes from Eola-Amity, has a subtle reduction on the nose that is actually reminiscent of a top-notch Mâconnais. The palate is crisp and tensile, quite spicy, with ginger and orange rind deftly interwoven towards the persistent finish. This will age beautifully in bottle. It sets a benchmark for the rest to follow…
About the Producer
Walter Scott Wines, founded by Erica Landon and Ken Pahlow in 2008, is a winery producer located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The name "Walter Scott" holds special meaning as it pays tribute to two influential figures in Ken's life. His grandfather, Walter, was a spirited and adventurous individual who taught Ken the power of determination and achievement. Scott, Ken's nephew, lived fearlessly and his premature departure reminded Ken of the importance of seizing opportunities and pursuing aspirations. In their pursuit of a dream, Erica and Ken emptied their retirement accounts in 2008 to establish Walter Scott Wines. Over the years, they shifted production locations and collaborated with renowned individuals in the industry, such as Dominique Lafon. Their portfolio expanded to include Chardonnay, contributing to their growing success and dedicated following. In 2012, they secured their current winery space at Justice Vineyard, with the support of friends like Su and Andy Stanton. The addition of Jess Pierce to the team further strengthened Walter Scott Wines, as they continued to excel in all aspects of production and sales.
