"87 points — The “Steel” refers to stainless steel, as in no oak was used in this fresh style of Chardonnay from the warm 2010 vintage. The nose shows citrus and apple fruit aromas. It’s ripe yet crisp on the palate with baked apples and citrus fruits. Very clean wine."
Rick Vansickle
winesplash.ca
Vintage & Viticulture
We experienced a relatively mild and dry winter and early spring. Bud break was about 2 weeks earlier and May brought in summer like weather. The rest of the season remained warm and allowed grapes to reach ripeness not seen in a couple of years.
Winemaker's Notes:
Fruit came in clean and ripe and it was pressed immediately. Juice was clarified using flotation technology and a selected yeast strain was used. For our Steel Chardonnay a cold ferment is used to maintain a crisp acidity and fruitiness. Fermentation was completed in 10 days and no malolactic fermentation was done on this wine.
Tasting Notes:
A fresh nose of apples and pineapple. On the palate, flavours are confirmed of apple and a touch of pineapple with lemon/orange citrus zest. A creamy mouth feel finishing on a refreshing acid and fruit. Tasted March 9, 2012.
Food Pairings:
Roast chicken, scallop and shrimp dishes, pasta primavera and creamy, mild cheeses.
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