2017 PEARL 95pt Chardonnay 750 ml
2017 Pearl Chardonnay
Pale yellow straw in color with alluring aromatics of lemon curd, wet stone with a hint of vanilla and honeysuckle. In the mouth, bright acidity on the approach is richly balanced by a smooth mid-palate and is beautifully enhanced with a long finish. This is an excellent food wine that, while accessible now, will develop beautifully in the cellar; nicely for the next fifteen years plus.
Kelly Kidneigh, Winemaker
Wine Enthusiast Spring Buying Guide 2026 | 95 Points & Cellar Selection
"As fresh as a daisy, the 2017 vintage of Pearl opens with aromas of lemon meringue pie, chalkboard dust, and a trace of chamomile flowers that have been crushed between your fingers. The wine feels smooth and rich on the palate, with peach and lemon-verbena flavors dancing a graceful waltz. Pearl’s acidity shines a powerful light on their dance floor”
- Michael Alberty
International Wine Report 2026 | 93 Points
"The 2017 Dukes Family Vineyard Pearl Chardonnay from the Eola-Amity Hills arrives with a light lemon hue and a vibrant energy that suggests years of potential ahead. Initial impressions on the palate lean into a high-tension acidity that seamlessly transitions into a satiny, expansive texture through the middle. Enticing perfumes of Meyer lemon and floral jasmine are underscored by a crushed-rock minerality and a soft wisp of sweet oak. This persistence carries into a sustained, elegant conclusion, marking a bottle that is both versatile now and primed for further integration in the cellar" - Jeremy Young
