Garnet Valley, Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCertified organic chardonnay from Garnet Valley Ranch was fermented in concrete, before aging on its lees for 42 months. That lends a pronounced toasty autolytic character to the wine, alongside lactic notes of butter and parmesan rind. There's an evolved character to the fruit, with dried green apple and lemon, and for this palate it's drinking just about at peak, hitting a perfect balance between primary and tertiary complexity. The zero dosage gives a leanness to the palate, with brisk acidity that leads to a chalky finish. Serious sparkling wine that packs a lot in, though with some frothiness to the mousse.Tasted: 14 May 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 161492UPC: 62699279914
Garnet Valley, Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMade from chardonnay grown at Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland, this traditional method sparkling reveals a beautiful nose of zesty citrus, Bartlett pear, fresh baked brioche, subtle cheese, and chalky minerals. Fermented in concrete eggs, aged on lees for 42 months, and bottled with zero dosage, it offers a very dry mouthfeel and finishes with a savoury, saline twist, leaving a lasting impression with its crisp and refreshing character.Tasted: 29 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 161492UPC: 62699279914
Garnet Valley, Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis traditional method Blanc de Blanc (strangely missing the final 's') is organic chardonnay from Summerland's Garnet Valley Ranch, and its loam, granite, and limestone soils. The base wine was fermented in concrete egg before heading to bottle for 42 months' rest, and disgorge with 0 dosage in summer of 2023. The autolysis is immediately evident, with toast and bread dough basing crisp green and red apple, white blossoms, lemon peel, and a lick of anise. There is still a lot of primary freshness here, up against the ample autolytic imprint. Serious fizz, and certainly a project to keep an eye on going forward.Tasted: 30 May 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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$50.00
750ml
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Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 161492UPC: 62699279914
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