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Kitsch 11 Barrel Chardonnay 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPlanted on their East Kelowna estate vineyard in 2013, this clone 95 chardy is rooted in gravel, stone, and glacial soils. After a whole cluster press and native ferment in French oak, this was aged 11 French oak barrels for 10 months (40% new) with minimal bâtonnage and no MLF. Every bit as rich and luxurious as the gold lettering on the label suggests, this is full and weighty in the mouth, with lemon curd, baked and fresh green apple, perfumed lemon blossoms, and ample evident wood on the palate. The wood continues to dominate the finish, with very spicy oak propping up the lemony fruit. That said, there is a strong backbone of acidity here propping this upright; this is by no means a flabby wine. Quite a lot at this youthful state, so if you're looking for a rich white to pair with buttered crab or lobster, here you go. Otherwise, sit on it for a couple of years and see what develops.Tasted: 02 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 123343UPC: 626990330196
