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Tantalus Bear Chardonnay 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Bear label replaces the Juveniles Chardonnay, now that vines are nearing a decade old. The ‘Bear’ tag is a nod to the nickname of owner Eric Savics’ eldest son. From clones 76, 95, and 548, this was small lot native fermented in neutral French barriques and puncheons, where it remained on lees until bottling. The neutral wood dampens none of the crisp, buoyant freshness of this wine, with green apple, lemon peel, almond, chiseled with a firm stoniness, and finishing with a luring wash of salinity. Quite impressive, and drinking beautifully now, yet with time ahead. Fantastic value.Tasted: 14 October 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $20.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 83282UPC: 626990332046
