2019 Bachelder Chardonnay "Ouest" Vineyard Wismer-Wingfield Vineyard
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 2019 Bachelder Wismer-Wingfield Vineyard "Ouest" Chardonnay masterfully combines ripeness of fruits and freshness acidity. The youthful Niagara Chardonnay is clear and pale lemon in colour. The initial reductive, smoky notes dissipate over a couple of hours of in-bottle aeration. Aromas of baby corn, quince, pineapple and lemon are followed by vanilla and custard.
The dry and verging full-bodied mouthfeel was matched by a rather high level of rounded acidity. Flavours of ripe red apple, Japanese honeydew melon and nectarine morph into lemon meringue, saline minerals and subtle spices in a long, zesty finish. The 14% alcohol is consistent with the abundance of tropical and stone fruit flavours. The empty bottle weighs 609 grams.
The fruitiness and sweet tones reminiscent of corn, serve as unmistakable indicators of a New World Chardonnay. However, what distinguishes this wine is its pristine acidity and the judicious use of oak, elevating it above its counterparts.
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Comment posted by KillerJones:
7/8/2023 6:34:00 PM - Really enjoy your reviews! You have a great method and pick up on details I miss or cannot place - your nose is very well trained.
Many thanks for this one in particular, as I am curious to see how it ages. Now I have a good baseline.
Sláinte!
Comment posted by apple1813:
7/8/2023 7:42:00 PM - @KillerJones Jim, thank you for the kind words. I have no doubt that it will evolve gracefully over a decade at minimum. Unfortunately, it is my only bottle, and I probably do not have the luxury to follow its development in the years to come. I will eagerly look forward to reading your updates.