Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aged in American Oak Barrels for eight months, this Chardonnay opens with a delightful toasted oak aroma with undertones of fresh thyme. The first sip of this reserve wine delivers crisp green apple flavors that quickly mellow and blend with pleasant buttery tones and a lasting oaky, vanilla finish.
Ratings
88 pts: World Value Wine Challenge;
86 pts: Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
87 pts: Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier - Planet Grape Wine Review: ""Round, creamy, nutty and lightly oxidative with notes of lemon meringue pie, bananas foster, ginger, peach and dried pineapple."""
Awards
GOLD: 2015 Sommelier Challenge (2014 vintage);
SILVER: 2017 World Value Wine Challenge (2016 vintage);
SILVER: 2015 INDY International Wine Competition (2014 vintage);
BRONZE: 2018 Tastings World Wine Championships (2016 vintage)
Winemaker Notes
This wine evolves from year to year which is fun for our winemaking team. This 2022 vintage was the first year we integrated some French barrels into the blend at 15% compared to 85% American. As well, we have started to play around with how old the barrels are, with 14% being new barrels, 43% being 1 year old and 43% being 2 years old.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair it with rich dishes like steak bearnaise, veal or lamb chops, and decadent shellfish and risotto - sharp cheddar or blue cheeses also pair well.
Other Notes
Label Image: Indulge in the tranquil quiet of the Adirondacks at a special spot for two overlooking Lake George.
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