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Bella Reserve Brut Nature Oliver Westside Chardonnay 2012
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis style has been vintner Jay Drysdale's goal from the beginning of Bella Wines: a serious fizz of the calibre of top grower champagne, but speaking of what it means to be Canadian. Singularly sourced from Secrest Vineyard, this chardonnay spent forty months on the lees and is bottled with no dosage. It is a clear translation of the site, and when tasted in conjunction with twin sibling Brut Nature Eastside Chardonnay, the differences are striking. Reflecting the sandy Seacrest soils, it releases subtle florals and a gentle expansion to the palate; it rests on its soft, sandy and expansive haunches, while possessing a shimmering, tight pithy acidity right through to the finish. Lightly smoked stones and pithy white grapefruit bitterness linger on the palate. Twenty-five cases were released (disgorged April 2016), with the remainder to be held for another six to eight years on lees. *The back label has a red border versus the blue Eastside edition; the front labels of both are identical.Tasted: 27 April 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 626990259237
