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Garnet Valley Ranch Chardonnay 2021
Garnet Valley, Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThree limited edition Garnet Valley Ranch wines have been released this year, including this chardonnay grown between 600-680 metres above sea level. It was whole-cluster-pressed and fermented in concrete before ageing in concrete and stainless. Look for the spare style of winemaker Matt Dumayne, albeit now with a very creamy texture and some surprising tropical notes. The attraction is the desert savoury scrub and minerality that give this chardonnay a unique BC signature. Tasted twice already, and it’s impressive—definitely a wine of place and one for contemplation. Garnet Valley is a magical place, as is the eponymous Garnet Valley Ranch. The Coletta/Lornie property is coming into its own in 2023 with some help along the way from some famous wine folks. The 130-hectare Summerland property was purchased in 2013 at the urging of Chilean terroir consultant Pedro Parra, who designed fifteen unique vineyard blocks, employing extensive research to determine viticulture strategies. The first blocks were planted in 2014, and as of 2023, the site has 18 ha of vines: pinot noir, gamay noir, chardonnay, riesling, and chenin blanc, planted in volcanic and glacial matter (including alluvial course sand with limestone and rock) that varies from block to block.Tasted: 05 May 2023Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $36.99 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 343001
