Poplar Grove Chardonnay 2019

88POINTS

16/20

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSourced from four estate blocks in Osoyoos (62%) and the Naramata Bench (38%), this is predominantly fermented and aged in stainless steel, with 20% of the blend put in new French oak for 3-4 months. Unsurprisingly, this is very much fruit forward, with the vanillin of the oak asserting itself on the finish. It's a riper style that's quite estery, pushing into the orchard fruit spectrum, but with sufficient acidity to balance the creamy texture and subtle impression of sweetness. Correct, and a wine that's sure to appeal broadly, but lacks elegance.Tasted: 22 March 2021Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:

$21.65

750ml

winery direct

Producer: Poplar Grove WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 187548UPC: 626990241256

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