Delicious alongside a classic Gaspé Nova on rye from Russ & Daughters. A worthy and appropriate pairing, as both are top-quality choices from producers who started as mavericks and developed into respected and loved institutions.
Very elegant and refined, mousse is tingly rather than creamy but not aggressive or unpleasant. Classic blanc de blanc firm structure, citrus/brioche character. A very compelling bottle.
• 100% estate-grown chardonnay from Short Hills Bench, hand-picked
• Lot selection, 20% barrel-fermented
• 54 months on lees, 60 in bottle
VQA Short Hills Bench
ABV: 12.5
RS: 8
TA: 7.3
Harvest date TBC. V13 had a warm September.
Delicious alongside a classic Gaspé Nova on rye from Russ & Daughters. A worthy and appropriate pairing, as both are top-quality choices from producers who started as mavericks and developed into respected and loved institutions.
Very elegant and refined, mousse is tingly rather than creamy but not aggressive or unpleasant. Classic blanc de blanc firm structure, citrus/brioche character. A very compelling bottle.
• 100% estate-grown chardonnay from Short Hills Bench, hand-picked
• Lot selection, 20% barrel-fermented
• 54 months on lees, 60 in bottle
VQA Short Hills Bench
ABV: 12.5
RS: 8
TA: 7.3
Harvest date TBC. V13 had a warm September.
Dec 26th, 2018
Pale straw color.
Aromas of toasted brioche, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of fresh lemon, herbal, autolytic. Acidity so high it hurts my teeth.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale straw color.
Aromas of toasted brioche, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of fresh lemon, herbal, autolytic. Acidity so high it hurts my teeth.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Nov 14th, 2023
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
