Professional Ratings
- 93 Points – Wine Enthusiast
- 91 Points – Wine.com
Review
Angela Vineyards Chardonnay 2018 is fermented with native yeast and aged 12 months in French oak, followed by 6 months in tank before bottling. It opens with aromas of lemon curd, green apple, papaya, butter, and brioche. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, offering flavors of citrus, orchard fruit, toasted hazelnut, and a distinctive saline minerality. Bright acidity and restrained oak carry through to a long, precise finish.
Professional Assessment
Strengths
- Rich, Burgundian-inspired texture balanced by vibrant acidity.
- Excellent integration of oak with fresh fruit and mineral character.
- Long, creamy finish with impressive complexity.
- Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, lobster, scallops, and creamy pasta dishes.
Overall Verdict
92/100 — Highly Recommended. Angela Vineyards 2018 is an elegant Willamette Valley Chardonnay that delivers richness, freshness, and mineral precision, showcasing Oregon's cool-climate style with finesse.
Organic
Angela Estate was founded in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley in 2006 by Antony Beck. Naming the winery in honor of his wife, Angela, Antony is building on a family legacy of winegrowing that started at Graham Beck Winery in South Africa with a focus on making provocative, world class wines that will endure. Winemaker, Alban Debeaulieu leads the evolution of Angela Estate, producing an exacting style of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is full of life and expressive of the vineyards where they are grown. To help find us, we are located within the Inn at Red Hills building on Hwy 99W and Niederberger Rd. Turn onto Niederberger Rd and into the parking lot. We are next to the Babica Hen Cafe and share a corridor with Evening Land Vineyards, Le Cadeau and Tertulia Cellars.
