2022 Renaissance Chardonnay
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Vineyard Designation
Herrera Vineyard, Similkameen Valley
Harvest Date
October 2022
Acid
5.25 g/L
pH
3.42
Aging
Decant and drink now, or cellar for enjoyment from 2023-2033
Bottling Date
August 2023
Residual Sugar
2.5 g/L
Alcohol %
12.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Medium lemon in colour, with an expressive nose of lemon curd, almond, white peach, wet stone and struck match. The layered complexity on the nose keeps you coming back for more, and finding new notes with each sniff. On the palate, it is restrained, mineral driven and textural, with both mouthwatering acidity and creaminess. Balanced and expressive; a Chardonnay that will continue to evolve in bottle.
Awards
SILVER - 2024 Cascadia International Wine Competition
Production Notes
A small lot of hand-picked and hand-sorted Chardonnay was destemmed and pressed into stainless steel to settle for 24 hours. From there, it was racked into a combination of French oak (24% new) and stainless steel for fermentation with selected yeast strains. All lots underwent 100% malolactic fermentation with periodic lees stirring. It is set to be racked out of barrel after 9 months on lees, and blended in July 2023, with filtration and bottling to follow in August.
Winemaker Notes
I think our second Renaissance Chardonnay in 2 years is a serious level up from the 2021, in terms of focus and stylistic direction. The flinty minerality is the star of the show here, which is right up my alley. The fruit is ripe, but not overly so, and is supported ever-so-delicately by the integrated oak. This is definitely the direction we’ll be striving for in vintages to come, and really speaks to the elegance of Okanagan Chardonnay.
Food Pairing Notes
Classic: lobster, roast chicken with tarragon, grilled salmon, a range of seafood (mussels, clams, prawns, squid, etc), green salads, dishes with creamy sauces (particularly with Dijon), risotto, semi-soft aged cheeses, truffle popcorn.
Adventurous: Indian chicken curries, sushi bowls, mexican street corn, tacos al pastor.
Other Notes
215 six-pack cases produced