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Santa Rita Floresta Chardonnay 2020
Valle del Limari, ChileFrom cool-climate, Pacific cooled Limarí , this chardonnay is rooted in alluvial clay loams with stones and calcium carbonate. After a whole bunch press, this was native fermented in stainless before transferring to French barrel (25% new), where it sees periodic bâtonnage over 8 months prior to the final blending. Creamy lemon, green apple rule the medium palate, with a good deal of marine freshness (the Pacific is 28 km away) buffered by a pad of downy lees. The finish lingers with a potent wash of salinity. Quite smart, fresh Chile chardy, and with its Diam 10 cork, evident the winery thinks this will be an age worthy one.Tasted: 09 November 2021Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $26.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
Grape: Chardonnay
