Reserve Chardonnay 2010

ABOUT THE WINE

The grapes for our Chardonnay Reserve were harvested over two days around the beginning of October. They were whole cluster pressed and then cold settled prior to fermentation and aging for 6 months in new and 1 year old French and american oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Straw yellow colour with a complex bouquet of sweet ripe apple, nut, new oak, biscuit, vanilla bean and a touch of caramel. A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slightly rich, creamy approach which is refreshed moments later by notes of green apple, lemon and smokey oak flavours. A kick of lemony acidity lingers on the finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Pair with turkey or chicken pot pies, smoked Gouda with fresh breads; scalloped potatoes, grilled pork chops with Dijon and tarragon; mushroom risotto; creamy pastas with smoked salmon.