90POINTS
16½/20
Bartier Bros. Unoaked Chardonnay 2013
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaGentle caramel, stone and floral blossom aromas are the entry to this full bodied, unoaked chardonnay. Don't let the 'unoaked' lead you to believe this is a lean/tart chardonnay - quite the opposite. Whole cluster press plus five months on the less without stirring has yielded a creamy texture, concentrated on the palate without heaviness. Flinty stone, lemon pith, lees, meadow blossom and wild herbs are carried with crisp citrus acidity and finish with a lemon twist and stony spice. A natural for Dungeness crab or scallops.Tasted: 22 December 2014Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $20.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 474577UPC: 626990151210