Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaAnother look at this wine confirms earlier tastings. Bright, fresh and distinctly coastal, this Cowichan Valley chardonnay blends green apple and lemon with slate and stony mineral, subtle toasted oak, and a fine leesy texture. Careful winemaking: fermentation in French barrels and puncheons, with only 13% new oak, leaves the delicate fruit intact, while full malolactic fermentation reduces acidity and adds a creamy texture. In the end, salinity runs through the juicy, lean palate, finishing clean and refreshing. A natural with seafood or sushi, and a rare example of an island wine.Tasted: 21 September 2026Tasted by: Prices:
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$32.99
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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages Vintage West Wine and Spirits Icon Vins Fins Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 696862117395
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaBlue Grouse continues its steadfast march into the future, now backed and buoyed by Jackson Family Wines. The refreshed label reflects the fresher, more modern styling. This Cowichan Valley chardonnay blends estate fruit with nearby Enrico Vineyards. It was fermented in French barrels and puncheons (13% new), with full MLF before 10 months on lees. Bright green apple, lemon is scented with subtle toasted oak and slicked with a fine layer of lees. Bright coastal salinity is woven throughout, keeping this on the skinnier side and Wine Islands true.Tasted: 24 May 2026Tasted by: Prices:
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$32.99
750ml
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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages Vintage West Wine and Spirits Icon Vins Fins Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 696862117395
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaAt Blue Grouse, the 2024 Chardonnay is entirely from the Cowichan Valley, blending fruit from Enrico Vineyards and the BG estate. It was fermented in new and used French oak barrels and puncheons, then spent 10 months on lees with full MLF, and 13% new French oak. The year was mostly cool, and the wine reflects that with a juicy, racy, vibrant palate. The intensity is medium, with a flavour palate of lemon, slate, and minerality, and a watery finish, in a good way. A perfect wine for seafood sushi rolls.Tasted: 24 April 2026Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$32.99
750ml
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Producer: Blue Grouse Estate WineryDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages Vintage West Wine and Spirits Icon Vins Fins Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 696862117395
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