90POINTS
16½/20
Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2011
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaJust released the Family Reserve has risen into the top ranks of BC chardonnay. Look for green apple, sage, guava, spicy garlic lees aromas flecked with vanilla, butter and orange/floral aromas. The attack is dry and fresh with vanilla, honey, garlic, smoky, baked pear flavours. It has excellent fruit and concentration with prominent creamy lees/croissant notes throughout. The majority of this blend is a French clone 95. Drink now or hold for minimum five years.Tasted: 16 April 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
AB | $33.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
ON | $35.00 | 750ml |
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Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 639641UPC: 778856211016