Cost: $29.95 (Clearance Price: $24.75)
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Joel Gott
Alcohol: 14.3% Alcohol/Vol.

Styled in the traditional Napa Valley Chard but keeping the alcohol below 14.4% alcohol & nicely balanced between the oak & fruit. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Bright in colour with good acidity, a medium intense nose, soft tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Lemon, green & yellow apples, pear, peach, kumquat, ginger, baking spice, dill & honeysuckle.

Negatives: None

Winemaker’s Note: “After harvest, the fruit was fermented in 50% new French oak barrels and 50% one & two-year-old French oak barrels for 6–8 months to add complexity to the wine.” Winery

Pairings: Drink this now or in 2 – 4 years on its own or pair it with Lobster Thermador.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy at the Clearance Price

Tasted: March 22, 2024

LCBO: 32886