Collection: Walter Scott | Vintage 2024 Release


Every now and then, we come across a local winery that catches our attention. There are over 1000 bonded wineries here in Oregon, so we can be pretty choosy about those that we want to feature and work with. This time, it’s not a winery that’s new to us, but rather an old favorite that we had lost touch with.  Walter Scott is not just one of Oregon’s top wineries, Walter Scott is one of the new world’s greatest wineries.  Many insiders and wine critics will tell you that Walter Scott issues some of the new world’s greatest Chardonnay, not to mention thrilling Pinot Noirs.

Walter Scott is a collaboration between husband and wife team Ken Pahlow (winemaker) and Erica Landon (Director of operations).  Ken Pahlow is just as serious about his world-class Chardonnay program as he is about his outstanding Pinot Noirs.  After working with such talents as Mark Vlossak, Issabelle Meunier and Dominque Lafon (yes, that Dominique Lafon), Ken has picked up a few things and coupled them with his own winemaking philosophy.  Ken's vision of great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir focuses on balance, precision, complexity and the ability to show a sense of place - AKA - terroir.  Mission accomplished!

The Walter Scott wines are simply beautiful. These are wines that offer pristine fruit, impeccable balance with layered and nuanced flavors that reflect their vineyard sites.

We’re proud to be able to offer these wines to you.  We tried the 2024s last week and were very excited.  As we really want you to try these wines, we’re offering special introductory pricing when purchased by the six-pack or case. Six-packs and cases, including those ordered through the website, will have discounts applied manually when we process your order.  For this offer, you can even mix and match different wines to get the discounted price. 

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay Cuvée Anne

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay Cuvée Anne

$49.99 bottle / $281.94($46.99) Mildly reductive on the nose, this is classic Walter Scott Chardonnay.  There is a depth to this wine with a sense of restraint. Notes of fennel and ginger offer complexity to the filigreed texture. Enjoy through 2032. “Honeysuckle, lemon myrtle and orange blossom with a hint of oyster shell. Savory freshness with focused acidity, mandarin orange, ripe yellow and white peaches.” - Winery note.
$49.99
Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Hyland VIneyard

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Hyland VIneyard

$79.99 bottle / $437.94($72.99) six-pack From an old vine plot in the venerable Hyland vineyard, this Walter Scott bottling sets a new standard for Hyland Chardonnay.  Texturally very pleasing, with dry extract giving body and structural feel which segues to beautiful fleshy Chardonnay fruit. There is real density and weight to the palate without any sense of “heaviness.” The tension between the fruit and acidity is electrifying.  Enjoy through 2034.  “Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and fresh chamomile. Lush concentration of grilled peach, tangy clementine add vibrancy. Zesty finish that lingers with a whisper of Pacific salinity.” - Winery note.
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Koosah Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Koosah Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $437.94($72.99) six-pack The Koosah vineyard is the highest elevation site in the Eola-Amity hills and the vines for this wine are at approximately 1100 feet.  Koosah, whether Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, is all about energy - and this wine has so much coiled energy pulsing through it that it’s ridiculous.  The Koosah has great mid-palate feel and real density without any sense of heaviness.  Clean, ultra-pure nose.  The palate is bright with stone fruit highlights. While there is pristine fruit gracing this wine, it’s really a mineral-driven Chardonnay.  Stunning.  Enjoy through 2038.  "Apple blossom, yuzu zest, and honeysuckle with white nectarine and crushed oyster shell salinity. Brisk crystalline acidity gives energy and precision with a striking finish of white peach.” - Winery note.
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Sojeau Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Sojeau Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $437.94($72.99) six-pack Outstanding nose with the fruit and soil notes volleying for your attention.  The palate offers sneaky concentration, a rich texture and excellent cellar potential. "Vibrant citrus blossom, lime leaf, and lemon balm, wet stone and savory fennel. Juicy mandarin, apricot, and delicate apple blossom. Juicy acidity with minerality and flinty undertones." - Winery Note
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Witness Tree Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, Witness Tree Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $437.94($72.99) six-pack Don’t tell anyone, but this is probably my favorite Chardonnay in this offer. Cool aromatics with notes of peach and fennel dance with wet stones and soil notes. The palate is so well-balanced with outstanding structure, density and concentration. This wine should age effortlessly through 2038. Stunning. "Vibrant Meyer lemon, ripe peach, and jasmine flowers. Toasted brioche, preserved lemon with a hint of saline minerality. Richly textured yet precise, with a focused, elegant finish." - Winery Note
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, X Novo VIneyard

Walter Scott 2024 Chardonnay, X Novo VIneyard

$99.99 bottle / $539.94($89.99) six-pack The very seductive nose is clean and lifted with a nectarine note.  The palate is incredibly pure and elegant with outstanding balance and a reprise of the nectarine fruit.  A mineral streak runs throughout the palate.  It’s easy to see why X-Novo is widely regarded as one of the very best sites for Chardonnay in the new world.  Drink now through  2037. “Exotic and compelling. Golden rose, jasmine, citrus blossom, and caramelized Meyer lemon, with the sharp edge of steely flint. Lemongrass, Mirabelle plum, candied citrus, and passionfruit curd.” - Winery note.
$99.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Cuvée Ruth

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Cuvée Ruth

$49.99 bottle / $281.94($46.99) six-pack Cuvée Ruth is sourced from several vineyards planted on volcanic soils, including Justice, Koosah, Sojeau, Temperance Hill, Witness Tree and X Novo.  Piercing red fruits, aromatic spices, rose petals and a hint of earth jump from the glass.  The medium-bodied palate reprises the aromatic themes with a touch more emphasis on the earthy notes and raspberry fruit.  There is a lot of complexity here. Enjoy over the next decade. “Elegance & polish. Generous red fruit layered with floral & mineral depth balance the power. Multiple Pinot clones and old vines demonstrate a refined purity associated with the Eola-Amity Hills.” - Winery note.
$49.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Freedom Hill Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Freedom Hill Vineyard

$79.99 bottle /$439.94($72.99) six-pack The venerable Freedom Hill had never been better. Pretty red fruit is complemented by an enticing cinnamon scent. The palate is vibrant with another dose of red fruit and a touch of earth. Freedom Hills famous tannins are present, but very well integrated. "Wild raspberries, roasted plums, and candied violets, Earl Grey tea and anise. Luxurious texture intertwined with earthy tobacco and stony minerality. Silky tannins balance the power and elegance." - Winery Note
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Koosah Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Koosah Vineyard

$79.99 bottle /$439.94($72.99) six-pack Striking vibrant color.  Again, Koosah’s energy is on full display here. Pretty nose with blue fruit and a tough of cinnamon and cardamon. The palate has it all: bright Pinot fruit, a hint of earth, complexity, balance, real depth, silky tannins and a seamless texture that will make you swoon. Enjoy through 2042.  “Red currants and black cherry cola mingle with fennel seed and the essence of freesia. Vibrant marionberries and mulberries, touch of cocoa, refined tannins. Elegance and charm.” - Winery note.
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Sequitur Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Sequitur Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $439.94($72.99) six-pack Tight unevolved nose at this early stage with some whole cluster spice scents. This is the only wine in this offer from Ribbon Ridge and it shows with it’s distantly different fruit expression - one of voluptuousness. The round and silky texture make this an early-drinking candidate. "Silky texture and an explosion of marionberries. Subtle hints of dark chocolate, sautéed chanterelles, and earthy forest floor. Five-spice and smokey bacon, grilled cherries. Bright acidity & plush texture." -Winery Note
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Sojeau Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Sojeau Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $439.94($72.99) six-packCool expressive nose with beautiful fruit.  The palate is the most open of these 2024 Pinot Noirs and offers the lushest fruit.  Simply delicious. Hard to imagine someone who likes Pinot Noir not loving this wine.  “Vibrant black cherry, violets, smokey bacon, and an intricate medley of clove, cardamom, bergamot and licorice root. Firm tannins leading to bright acidity and mineral depth. Power with elegance.” - Winery note.
$79.99
Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Witness Tree Vineyard

Walter Scott 2024 Pinot Noir, Witness Tree Vineyard

$79.99 bottle / $439.94($72.99) six-pack Hell yes!  This is really, really cool Pinot Noir.  Okay, I shouldn’t mention it, but this might be my favorite Pinot in this offer.  Super nose with both red and dark fruit and soil tones.  The palate, oh that palate, is so good: beautiful fruit with excellent concentration, earth all wrapped in velvety tannins.  Outstanding aging potential.  Cellar selection. "Mesmerizing notes of cloves, earthy porcini mushrooms, and ripe raspberries. Deep undertones of smoked bacon and blackstrap molasses, autumn leaves and velvety tannins. Depth and harmony." - Winery Note
$79.99