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Culmina Family Estate Dilemma 2023
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaExpect a creamy expression that reflects a contemporary New World chardonnay profile, with notes of orange, honey, lemon curd, ripe pear, and hazelnuts. Dilemma falls on the richer style of chardonnay, but with some freshness. It pairs well with lobster or halibut, as well as with dishes such as mushroom risotto or seasoned roasted cauliflower with pine nuts, currants, and pecorino. The Dilemma vines are cultivated at an elevation of 580 metres on the Golden Mile Bench at Margaret's Bench Vineyard. It's made with a blend of Dijon clones 95 and 76, with a partial malolactic fermentation preceding 8 months of maturation in a combination of French oak (30% new, 40% 1-year-old barrels) and stainless steel.Tasted: 17 October 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $23.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 212934UPC: 827413000768
