2020 Oaked Chardonnay

Tasting Notes:

This wine has aromas of light vanilla wafer, coconut, lemon curd, lime zest, apple blossom & pie crust. On the palate the acidity carries the fruit throughout, providing a strong backbone for the subtle oak characteristics. The body frames the structure providing a bright, yet full Chardonnay.

Winemaker Notes:

This Chardonnay was picked in late September from both of our Estate vineyards. The fruit was separated into two parcels – one was direct pressed into 500 L puncheons, while the other destemmed & crushed into stainless steel. The stainless portion was fermented at 18 degrees to preserve aromatics, while the puncheons were inoculated with a different yeast strain to build complexity in the final blend.

Barrel stirring was done twice a day during ferment, & once nearly dry, the 2 blends were combined in stainless. Partial malolactic fermentation took place, leaving the wine with bright acidity, linear fruit & a well-rounded mouthfeel. The wine was aged on lees in stainless steel for 5 months before being racked & bottles. This wine represents the cool mountain climate & vineyards of Dirty Laundry, & our fresh approach to Summerland chardonnay.

Food Pairing Notes:

Fresh seafood pasta in a white wine cream sauce, mushroom risotto, herb encrusted halibut & roasted chicken all pair well. Camembert cheese & grainy mustard would also pair well.

Production:

190 cases

Vintage:  2020

Appellation:  Okanagan Valley

Varietal: Chardonnay

Aging Method: Puncheons & Stainless Steel

Acid:  7.57

pH:  3.18

Residual Sugar:  3.51 g/L

Alcohol:  12% alc. / vol.