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| CHARDONNAY 2015 BC VQA Okanagan Valley |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
QUAILS' GATE |
| Bright medium straw colour. Fairly intense, attractive, gently complex, slightly spicy, cedary, ripe lemon-apple-melon puree nose. Dry, medium bodied, fairly complex, intense, ripe lemon-apple-pear flavours with a lingering, tangy, somewhat nutty, very faintly bitter, high acid finish. Has 14% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. Better than the 2014 (**/**+) that was released on July 22, 2017 at $23.95. I am surprised, not only is it cheaper in BC ($22.99), but also at the SAQ ($23.35). Nevertheless, it’s a Best Buy for me. TONY ASPLER / 88.5-points - Spicy, reductive nose of apples and undergrowth; medium-bodied, dry, tart green apple flavour with lemony acidity; good length, with a touch of bitterness on the finish. |
CSPC |
377770 |
| Type |
White Table Wine |
| Agent |
Hob Com |
| Country |
Canada |
| Region |
British Columbia |
| Rating |
**+(89 points)
Solid, Ripe, Cedary |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy |
| Quails' Gate planted their first vines in 1961, but their love affair with the soil goes back to 1908, when Richard Stewart Sr. (affectionately known as \"Poppa Dick\") settled in the area. From working the land, he would go on to establish one of the valley's most successful nurseries. Six decades later, his son, Dick, switched over to growing grapes. Look for this to be a sleek, bright Chardonnay brimming with orchard and tropical fruit, and pair it with roast pork loin or lobster tail. |
Price |
$ 23.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 9, 2017 |
| Cases bought |
279 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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