
Cost: $19.95 (Sale price $17.95 until Feb 28, 2021)
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Canada
Region: Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Region, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Flat Rock Cellars
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Bright, buttery & balanced. Consistently one of the best Chards for under $20. Score: 92/100
Tasting Note: Bright old gold in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. Wine features buttered toast, lemon, lemon meringue, peach, pear, golden apple, pineapple, ginger, dill, oak spice & marzipan.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: LCBO list this wine as “Light & Crisp”. Should be listed as full body & rich.
Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3-5 years & pair it with steamed lobster with drawn butter.
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Best Buy
Tasted: February 12, 2021
LCBO: 286278