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Mission Hill Perpetua Chardonnay 2022
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPerpetua is harvested from four blocks of Dijon clones 96, 548, 95, and 76 at Mission Hill’s eastern Osoyoos Border Vista Vineyard (72 percent). For the last few vintages, there has been a refreshing addition of Naramata Bench chardonnay that, in 2022, totalled 28 percent of the blend. At the winery, it is fermented and aged sur lie for 16 months in a combination of French oak barriques, puncheons and concrete eggs. This is an excellent example of B.C. chardonnay made with just the right amount of reduction and all at an amazing 13 percent alcohol. Look for a struck match and citrus nose that runs the length of the wine, much like the excellent 2018. Both nimble and airy but with precision and balance, it joins the latest releases of Perpetua as one of the best.Tasted: 09 October 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $66.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers, restaurants |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 394122UPC: 776545555892
