West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA blend of 92 percent chenin blanc and 8 percent sauvignon blanc, this wine is fermented in 75 percent stainless steel and 25 percent oak barrels and puncheons. The nose is restrained, with a combination of fresh orchard fruit and subtle lees influence. The use of predominantly neutral oak means it is not evident on the nose, but instead provides a lovely creamy texture. Bone dry, this is a more serious style of Chenin Blanc with vibrant acidity and fine concentration, if not layers of complexity, for those that value balance and restraint over fruit.Tasted: 11 July 2019Tasted by: Prices:
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2018 Chenin Blanc mixes grapes from their Westbank estate vineyard (and 20-year-old vines) with younger vines from their vineyards in Osoyoos. They infamously still blend in an 8 percent splash of sauvignon blanc, much to my disbelief. Perhaps one day they'll drop this oddity and let the grape, sadly already rare enough in BC, shine. The chenin was whole bunch pressed, fermented in 75 / 25 stainless steel / neutral French oak barrels, and a combination of new and old 500 litre puncheons. Yellow fruits are held tight with a lemon peel brace, and are lined with creamy quince, baked pear, and light lees. The zingy finish hints to the sauvy splash. Once again, solid, but could be spectacular.Tasted: 18 May 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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