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16¼/20
Bartier Bros. Chardonnay Cerqueira Vineyard 2017
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Cerqueira Vineyard is located on the Black Sage Terrace just southeast of the town of Oliver. Winemaker Michael Bartier hand-harvested his chardonnay on September 27, from the sparse granite glacial till with widely occurring calcium sulphate precipitates – think minerality. There is no wood here but 5 months in stainless steel, in contact with its lees, adds texture and length to this stylish chardonnay. Look for a band of fruit scents including apple, peach and pineapple with just enough flinty smoky leesy note to keep pulling you back to the wine. You can drink this now but should get better over the next two to three years as the overt fruit drops away. The is New Okanagan.Tasted: 05 July 2018Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml | BCLS, private liquor stores, winery direct |
| AB | $23.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 210211UPC: 628055147169
