Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWarm sunny mornings and late afternoon shade is a perfect recipe for an elegant blanc de blanc such as this bottle, coming off the estate at Greata Ranch Vineyard north of Summerland. Three years on its lees gives this 100-percent chardonnay a complexity and depth that will attract sparkling wine enthusiasts. Light and tight with a stony, mineral, citrus, pear/apple core it vibrates with acidity before a creamy, chalky finish dusted with sage.Tasted: 31 July 2018Tasted by: Prices: BC 42.50 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Fitzpatrick Family VineyardsDistributors: Vintage West Wine Marketing Coastal Craft Beverages Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 237012UPC: 626990252979
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaChardonnay from the winery's estate Greata Ranch Vineyard go into this new release, a blanc de blancs of entirely chardonnay that spent 36 months on the lees before a slight 4.9 g/l dosage that takes the edge off the streaking acidity. Tight lemon, green apple, light pear is gripped with chalky stones and lingers with verbena. Impressive now, and will age accordingly; Fitz is one to watch.Tasted: 31 July 2018Tasted by: Prices: BC 42.50 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Fitzpatrick Family VineyardsDistributors: Vintage West Wine Marketing Coastal Craft Beverages Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 237012UPC: 626990252979
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