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Culmina Family Estate Dilemma 2011
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWhat's the dilemma? This full-bodied chardonnay is from 20 year old vines on the Triggs' family estate Arise Bench vineyard, and inherited when the family purchased the Golden Mile property in 2007. At that time, there were approximately 12 acres of land already under vine. Two growing seasons of research analysis and tasting led them to eventually remove the old vines and replant with grapes better suited for the site. The 2011 and 2012 Dilemma were from the old vines (which have now been removed) and the name comes from the family's hesitation in ripping them out. However, the fact that they did shows the unwavering dedication to quality. This is a big and mighty, French oak-dominant wine. Eighty-five percent was matured in new French barrels, while 15 percent remained in stainless. Firm and wood structured, with nutty cream, chestnut, hazelnut paste, sweet butter, green apple and finely rasped spice, the richness of this wine calls for food to match - think butter poached lobster, scallop risotto and cream-centric poultry or pasta. At this point, the wood overtakes the fruit, though it should mellow in 2-4 years of time.Tasted: 30 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $26.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wine & Spirits |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 884724UPC: 827413000072
