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Meyer Family Vineyards Chardonnay Stevens Block Old Main Road Vineyard 2018
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom one of BC's top chardonnay producers, and the 2018 Stevens Block does not disappoint. The steep sloped terrace block on Naramata Bench's Old Main Road Vineyard was planted in 2006 with French clones 4 and 5, and is farmed with organic practices. After a long and gentle whole cluster press and native ferment in stainless, this was moved to older French oak for MLF and six months aging on fine lees. Tight, nimble, and mineral-led, this is a serious chardy that can rest a couple of years in the cellar but also is drinking beautifully now. Lemon zest seasons river stones, fine cream, young pear, finishing with a trail of chalk dust and positively buzzing with nervy energy. As this warms and grows in the glass, a flicker of flinty reduction reveals itself, charming even more. Impressive.Tasted: 06 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Vagabond Merchants
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 326140UPC: 808755010165
