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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
MacIntyre Heritage Reserve Astratext
91POINTS
16¾/20

MacIntyre Heritage Reserve Astra 2016

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA year down the road, 2016 is in excellent shape. The fruit comes off the Lake Breeze Naramata Bench vineyard, strategically centred in the middle of the Okanagan Valley. Naramata is an Okanagan sweet spot (not too hot, not too cold) for chardonnay and merlot, and you feel it in the mouth. As it ages, it is slightly broader, showing a bit more butterscotch, but the acidity remains firm and helps to keep it relatively tight in the finish. Citrus, pears, and spicy hazelnut flavours mark the palate. The nose is a mix of bright green apple and citrus with more buttery tones, suggesting it is time to drink this up, but it is in perfect shape and would be a fine accompaniment to lobster, roasted chicken, or grilled halibut.Tasted: 17 August 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC$60.00750mlsold out at the winery
Producer: MacIntyre Heritage ReserveDistributors: Vintage Corks Limited
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 554253UPC: 626990225546