Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaWhite Gold is Fort Berens' premium Lillooet chardonnay, sourced entirely from the Dry Creek Vineyard estate, and fermented on native yeast. Opulent and structural, it leads with a buttery, spicy, oaky punch before a second structural element appears: acidity. This is going to need some time to mesh and mature to see whether the peach and orange fruit can ultimately win out over the oak. Try again in late 2020 and early 2021.Tasted: 31 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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$25.99
750ml
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Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 541011UPC: 626990118510
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaWhite Gold is Fort Berens' premium chardonnay, and sourced entirely from their estate Dry Creek Vineyard. After a whole cluster pressing, this underwent a native fermentation in French oak, where it remained to age on lees until the following summer. A big step up in structure and form from their entry chardonnay, you can feel the big wood bones framing this full-bodied white. White peach, lemon curd, candied tangerine, marzipan is layered with spicy oak, and finishes with a warming riff of apricot fuzz. Drinking flashy and well now, this would also suit a couple of years in your cellar.Tasted: 05 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$25.99
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 541011UPC: 626990118510
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