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Laughing Stock Vineyards Chardonnay +30/09 2021
Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA season marked by intense heat has given this chardonnay a sweetness on the nose reminiscent of ripe pineapples and burnt taffy. The attack is bright with some freshness before spicy caramel and candied lemon kicks in through the finish. It's very Napa-like, with some redeeming minerality at the end. A bit of two styles fighting it out for your attention. My money is on a leaner, more Burgundian style heading down the road, but why do I think the California style will win out? Fruit sources from Okanagan Falls to Osoyoos suggest it's likely. The fermentation is a 78/22 mix in barrel/concrete egg, where 20% is new French oak. The wine is aged for 9 months sur lie and stirred, with a partial malolactic fermentation. Ready to drink.Tasted: 25 October 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml | winery direct |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 915652UPC: 850451002036
