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Tantalus Bear Chardonnaytext
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Tantalus Bear Chardonnay 2021

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Bear label vines are approaching a decade; hence the label departure from Juveniles to Bear, the nickname of owner Eric Savics’ eldest son. The '21 is a mix of clones 76, 95, and 548, all fermented in neutral French barriques and puncheons, where it remained on lees until bottling. The result is delightful. The flavour intensity pervades the creamy, leesy textures and citrus green apple highlights—a lovely northern expression of the Okanagan, at a bargain price.Tasted: 12 July 2022Tasted by: Prices:
BC$23.50750mlwinery online/direct
Producer: Tantalus VineyardsDistributors: The Wine Syndicate
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 83282UPC: 626990332046