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15¾/20
Foxly Chardonnay 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFoxly is the 2nd label of Foxtrot Vineyard, released in the spring of 2020, and meant to be a more approachable, drink-now style. It's strange to me, then, that their inaugural chardonnay is from the 2016 vintage, and showing evident oxidation. This was barrel fermented, with full MLF, and aged on lees for 11 months, in 30% new wood. The wine then was bottle held for 2 years prior to release. The wood / nutty / oxidative note rules this wine, cutting through lemon curd, ripe pear, and pecorino notes. Lacking energy, I hope to see a fresher foxly iteration, more true to its purpose, next time around.Tasted: 27 April 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $28.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, Save-on-Foods |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 11423UPC: 626990440840
