Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMeyer has a top reputation for chardonnay, and this youthful wine is a pale silvery lemon in the glass with an aromatic personality of apple, lemon, and pear. The nose is admirably subdued, showing a touch of fennel and a distinct leesy bread dough note. The flavours are on the restrained side for a BC chardonnay, with delicate tree fruits, peach pit savoury flavours, an herbal, yeasty, dimension and high, mouth-watering acidity. Please note the sleek texture (evidence of lees work) and distinctly mineral-laced finish. It's in the Chablis direction with a bit more fruit, and a very nice, appropriate style for BC. There is oak, but the barrels are well-used with no overt oaky flavours. Lightish in body, you can sip this solo, team it up with local soft cheese, or have with a simple chicken and rice bowl.Tasted: 15 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaUnlike their single vineyard chardys, this Okanagan Valley Chardonnay comes from two estate vineyards in Naramata Bench and Okanagan Falls, as well as Anarchist Mountain Vineyard in Osoyoos, and Cellarsbend Vineyard in Naramata, all practicing organic viticulture. This was whole cluster pressed and partially native fermented in older French oak and stainless. The wine rested for four months on fine lees, and went through full MLF. Creamy on the palate, with lemon, green apple, pear, brightened with a gentle lemony acidity. This is a welcoming, easy, smart chardy that will appeal to many, and perfectly priced as such at $20. Well done.Tasted: 06 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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