Quails' Gate, Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley

Ok. Tate's like the 2022. No biggie.

Why those of us who cellar ..cellar. Look at that golden hue. Nectar from the gods, some would say. The bouquet is more flamboyant than other vintages with bruised apple, tropical fruit, citrus & that toasty oak. It’s delectable, old school, hearty, earthy, refined, and with a crisp, acidic flourish on the palate that makes it very hard to sip as opposed to swill. I call this “old school goodness” every time I uncork - nothing to add except “what …

Full lemon colour. Medium nose with charred wood, oak, butter, vanilla, yellow apples and lemon. Pronounced taste of yellow apples, lime, charred wood, butter, minerals, grapefruit and straw. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. An okay and interesting Canadian Chardonnay, my first actually. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

On the nose, expect fragrant aromas of jasmine - along with notes of pear & vanilla shortbread, of all things. (No, I am not dreaming of Christmas already...) The palate is bursting with bright stone fruit & creamy caramels. This wine has great intensity & a nice texture - the acidity is very mouthwatering. Just get it.

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Smooth, round and well-constructed. Redolent with tropical fruit, citrus, golden apple, pear, and mineral. Drinks like a young Chablis. Really fine stuff. A special wine at a great price.

Restraind, clean, citrus, apple, pear flavours.

Smakt på Stavanger Vinforum vinmesse 2019. 252 NOK Alkoholstikk, grei frukt