2021 Reserve Chardonnay

Tasting Notes:

This  wine  has  aromas  of  light  vanilla  wafer,  lemon  curd,  lime  zest, apple  blossom,  and  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 late September from both of our Estate vineyards. The fruit was separated into two parcels – one was direct pressed into 2 x 500L puncheons, while the other was destemmed and crushed into stainless steel. The stainless portion was fermented at 18 degrees to preserve aromatics, and the puncheons were inoculated with a different strain of yeast to build complexity in the final blend.

Barrel stirring was done twice a day during ferment, and once nearly dry, the two Blends were combined to make a 2000L batch in stainless. Partial malolactic fermentation took place, leaving the wine with bright acidity, linear fruit, and well-rounded mouthfeel. The Wine was aged on lees in stainless for 5 months before being racked and bottled. This wine represents the cool mountain climate and vineyards of Dirty Laundry, and our fresh approach to Summerland Chardonnay.

Food Pairing Notes:

Fresh  Seafood  pasta  in  a  white  wine  cream  sauce,  mushroom rissotto, herb encrusted halibut, and roast chicken dinner will all pair very well. A great cheese pairing would be Camembert with grainy mustard.

Production:

250 cases

Vintage: 2021

Appellation: Okanagan Valley

Varietal: Chardonnay

Aging:   Puncheons & Stainless Steel

Acid:  7.72

pH:  3.57

Residual Sugar:  7g/L

Alcohol:  13 % alc. / vol.