L. Viscek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
Tasting Notes
Our 2020 Viscek Vineyard Chardonnay is light straw in the glass. The nose is intensely aromatic with notes of ripe pineapple, yellow pear, honeysuckle, crème brulée and a touch of smoke and stony minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and dry with flavours of preserved lemon, nectarine, jasmine, vanilla and a touch of tannin. The finish is long with savoury flavours and a touch of lingering acidity and warmth. Drink now at cool room temperature or hold for the short-to-medium term for added complexities. Pair with savoury dishes rich in cream or butter.
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APPELLATION
VQA Creek Shores
VINEYARD
100% L. Viscek Vineyard
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
BRIX AT HARVEST
20.6˚
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13.0%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.8 grams/Litre
WINEMAKING NOTES
Our fifth vintage of Chardonnay from our neighbour Lado Viscek’s meticulously farmed vineyard! After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes were full-cluster pressed. No sorting was required as the grapes were in pristine condition. The must was then transferred to a mix of 228L, 400L and 500L French oak where it underwent alcoholic and full malolactic fermentation. Following this, the wine was kept in contact with its fine lees for 12 months prior to being transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 6 months of rest before bottling in February 2022, following light fining and filtration.
National Wine Awards Canada, WineAlign
Average final score from judges at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2022.
