Summum continues to offer itself as the finest wine from Seven Springs and a standard-bearer for Oregon Chardonnay from iron-rich volcanic soils. Sourced from just 14 vine rows threading the spine of the vineyard, the 2014 vintage deftly juxtaposes sumptuousness and vivacity. The grapes were gently pressed, fermented and aged in 100% new Stockinger punchones, undergoing spontaneous and indigenous fermentation. The wine was raised in puncheon for 10 months and finished in tank before bottling.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Eola-Amity Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-EVE-31-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2023-02-19
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-03-17
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5+
Date
2024-02-22
"Pale lemon in colour. Gorgeous nose with lemon, tangerine, vanilla blossom and a tense edge of flinty reduction. Acid is high and bright, again complimented by the waxiness that runs through the Chardonnays of this portfolio. Finish is long with evolving notes of toast, dairy and yeast. (SCJ)"
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-08-08
"Today, the 2021 Chardonnay Summum is quite restrained and backward, slowly evolving with hints of young peach, lemon sorbet, stone dust and rosemary. It sweeps across the palate with soft textures, coming across as elegant and refined as saline minerals add a more tactile feel and crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout. Flinty and incredibly long, the 2021 takes a turn toward the savory spectrum, leaving a spicy sensation alongside a crystalline structure that tempts the imagination. Still just a baby, the 2021 is extremely exciting to taste."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-07-03
"The 2021 Chardonnay Summum takes some time to shake off its matchstick character before revealing warm white peaches, pie crust and spicy accents. The medium-bodied palate explodes with honeyed, nutty flavors. Its mouth-coating texture is refreshed by vibrant acidity, and it has a very long finish. It will age gracefully in bottle over the next 10-15 years."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2023-09-01
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-06-30
"Precise and elegantly dynamic, this white unfurls slowly, offering expressive green apple and Meyer lemon flavors, with stony minerality and spicy lees accents that build detail on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2027. 437 cases made."