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2016 Terroir Chardonnay American Oak

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A classic Chardonnay that has not yet reached its peak. Purchase and try now then put away until late 2019 when the aromas and flavours will really shine.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2016

Varietal

Chardonnay

Appellation

VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake

Alcohol %

14.8

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

The vibrant acidity balances very well with its aromas and flavours of orange blossom, orange peel, green apple, vanilla, cloves, spice, caramel, and butterscotch producing a flavourful finish on the palate.

Ratings

89 Score "This is one of three wines made from the same lot of Chardonnay grapes that were then split into three parcels and vinified in three different types of oak, this one being 100% American oak. At 14.8% ABV, this is a heavy-hitter in terms of weight and depth of flavour with guava, pineapple and and melon. American oak imparts notes of coconut, vanilla spice, butterscotch, caramel, and smoke. Viscous and rich. Pair with rich chicken dishes and cream sauces." Natalie Maclean (Canada's most widely quoted wine writer)

Awards

Commended 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards

Winemaker Notes

Produced from fruit harvested October 12, 2016 at 24 Bx from the Strewn Home Farm vineyard. Following pressing, the juice was racked to 100% American oak barrels for fermentation and subsequent maturation with occasional battonage over 10 months. Following blending the wine was sterile filtered before bottling.

Food Pairing Notes

The earthy note is a great complement to dishes with cooked mushrooms such as Grilled Portobello Risotto, Baked Snapper with a Mushroom Duxelle or Wild Mushroom Crepes

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