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Quails' Gate Chardonnay 2021
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe classic chardonnay comes from several family-owned sites and is fermented in a mix of vessels from stainless steel tanks to neutral French oak. It goes through partial malolactic fermentation to retain its freshness and spends nine months on its lees, adding some creamy textures to the mix. The style is lemon zest bright with a touch of pear and spice. Clean, fresh, ready to drink, and well suited to various shellfish, halibut, or roasted chicken. Solid.Tasted: 28 October 2022Tasted by: Prices:BC | $26.00 | 750ml | BCL stores, winery online/direct, select private retailers |
AB | $25.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
SK | $26.99 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
ON | $24.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
NS | $26.00 | 750ml | NSLC |
MB | $25.98 | 750ml | Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online |
NB | $24.99 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
QC | $25.50 | 750ml | SAQ |
NL | $24.98 | 750ml | NLLC |
PE | $24.99 | 750ml | PLCC |
YK | $24.90 | 750ml | YLC |
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Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 377770UPC: 778856121018