2021 Closson Chase Chardonnay Closson Chase Vineyard

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  10/27/2023 - TWSMike Likes this wine: 85 Points

  Tasted after being out of the fridge for a half hour. This comes exclusively from the winery's estate vineyards. Whole cluster pressed. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels (under 10% new oak) and full MLC in barrel.
  
  Colour is medium lemon. Nose is medium minus intense with aromas of fresh white peaches, white flowers, wet pebbles, fresh cut grass, light vanilla and creaminess in the background. The palate is medium intensity, medium+ body, surprisingly oily mouthfeel and nicely integrated acidity, which is medium. Flavours of the nose are replicated on the palate, but with more bready character than creamy, and the finish is medium with lingering peach pith and lemon peel. After 30+ mins open in glass the creaminess continues to evolve into almost the equivalent of key lime pie but without the sweetness or pastry breadiness.
  
  It's definitely designed to be an entry level Chardonnay, or at least one designed to showcase the winery's fruit profile over making a wine with ageing potential. Its still good, even if the concentration and finish aren't overly satisfying, but for $35 CAD I find that Lighthall in PEC and many other Niagara properties (from the top of my head: Hidden Bench, Malivoire, Flat Rock Cellars) do Chardonnay that is similar in quality for about 5-10 bucks less. Regardless, I would love to try more from this producer as there is a ton of potential with that lovely acidity and fresh, oily character. Definitely a good wine to pair with baked salmon and grilled zucchini!

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