Availability: Direct from winery here and VQA stores
Cost: $39.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Production: 1175 cases
Date Tasted: March 20th, 2018
Tasting Notes: The luscious Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is more discerning with its vineyard block selection and spends more time in new/newish French oak during fermentation and elevage compared to its leaner, "Estate" cousin (a blend of multiple blocks). Rich in tone and viscosity, yet balanced with a fine vein of citrus acidity and an echo of minerality throughout which contrasts the ripe, melon, Tropical and orchard fruit beautifully.
Rounded, never flabby, the wine goes through a secondary (malolactic) fermentation to soften the acid content and enhance the texture and flavour profile with yeasty, brioche and lemon curd notes. The finish is very long with lingering and nicely integrated citrus peel, macadamia nut and spice flavours - absolutely delicious. Ready to go now. Drink 2018-2023.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca
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