Chardonnay is definitely my go-to white when winter comes.
Winemaking Notes
The 2016 Reserve Chardonnay was sourced from three of our estate vineyards – Oliver, Osoyoos, and Naramata Ranch. The Oliver Vineyard estate includes the blocks of vines that our original award-winning Chardonnay was sourced from 20 years ago providing an excellent foundation and key characteristics of our unique wine style. Osoyoos is comprised of arid benchlands that benefit from the Osoyoos Lake effect giving the area more than 200 frost-free days and the Naramata Ranch estate is a stunning beauty that also benefits from the lake’s moderating influence. Ageing 88% fermented and aged in oak (20% new), balance concrete egg and stainless steel.
Tasting Notes
A bright straw colour shade of yellow in the glass.
Floral and citrus aromas delight you as the wine warms up.
The glass is full of tropical fruit salad, baked apple, lemon zest and lime notes with bright acidity.
There is also some fine oak spice and vanilla sprinkled in there as well, adding complexity.
It is medium-full bodied, a lightly butter texture adds the mouthwatering finish and a sense of lingering minerality.
Excellent length with notes of Key Lime Pie on the finish.
Best to drink before 2022.
92 Points.
Suggested Pairings
This juicy chard worked really well with pan-fried sole. Other suggestions are pasta alfredo, grilled eggplant sandwiches or baked chicken.
Awards
Silver medal at the 2018 National Wine Awards.
If you are looking for a good value Mission Hill red to complement this wine look no further than Mission Hill Family Reserve Shiraz 2014
Source: Winemaking notes courtesy of Mission Hill Winery