Walter Scott Justice Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2023

Walter Scott Wines was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to craft world-class wines that capture the depth and energy of the Willamette Valley. Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon have built Walter Scott into one of the world’s most acclaimed wineries.

Ken’s journey through St. Innocent, Patricia Green Cellars, and Evening Land Vineyards provided an invaluable education, shaping his philosophy and deepening his understanding of site-driven winemaking. Most impactfully, his time alongside Dominique Lafon left a lasting imprint, revealing the discipline, work ethic, and uncompromising commitment to learning that exceptional winemaking demands. This pivotal mentorship ignited a relentless drive for excellence—one that continues to define Walter Scott and sparked an obsession with Chardonnay.

Today, Walter Scott stands as a benchmark producer in the Willamette Valley, earning international acclaim for wines that are both precise and profound. Through it all, Ken and Erica remain fiercely focused—knowing that great wines are made with intention, respect, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. 

" Pouring a brilliant silver/yellow color, the 2023 Chardonnay Justice Vineyard needs the most time. It’s forward with reduction, though matched with a lot of powerful, tropical notes coming through, including guava, salted grapefruit, fresh flowers, and a refined floral perfume. Full-bodied, it has a silky, saturating feel, although it’s weightless, and it has a long, floating finish." Jeb Dunnuck 98