Tantalus Vineyards

Okanagan Valley VQA Chardonnay

9.022 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Catherine Leith

Lemony and buttery with some oak. Loses some flavour with food, but great by itself.

Lemony and buttery with some oak. Loses some flavour with food, but great by itself.

Oct 17th, 2021
Eldon Sproule

Acidity is still there but it’s ready to drink. Doesn’t have a super long time left, but it’s in a nice place.

Citrusy acidity, lime, pineapple, vanilla. A lighter brighter cooler climate approach and very well done. Somewhere between Chablis and California.

Acidity is still there but it’s ready to drink. Doesn’t have a super long time left, but it’s in a nice place.

Citrusy acidity, lime, pineapple, vanilla. A lighter brighter cooler climate approach and very well done. Somewhere between Chablis and California.

Jun 5th, 2019
Martin Mills

One of the best Canadian chards I’ve tried. A hint of oak but really well balanced and its own beast, not trying to impersonate any other region. Tasted at AnnaLena restaurant in Vancouver.

One of the best Canadian chards I’ve tried. A hint of oak but really well balanced and its own beast, not trying to impersonate any other region. Tasted at AnnaLena restaurant in Vancouver.

Jun 29th, 2018
Scott Kusalik

More oak than previous vintages. Good acid, citrus, apple and caramel notes

More oak than previous vintages. Good acid, citrus, apple and caramel notes

May 16th, 2018
Drew Tostenson

Appearance: clear, M, Pale gold core to a bright, reflective silver rim
Nose: Clean, M/-, Apple, lemon flesh, unripen pear, spice, lavender, slight vanilla,
Palette: Dry, M/+ Grapefruit, Lemon, Pith, Buttery, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Lime Flesh, Rosemary


Expected more from this wine after hearing raving reviews. Would have liked a bit more contact with the new French Oak barrels, but I understand the more modern take on this traditional Burgundian style Chardonnay. Surprisingly delightful acidity to complement the underipened fruit and partial garrigue notes. Not bad, but a touch overpriced for my restrained wallet and apparent overly pretentious palette.

Appearance: clear, M, Pale gold core to a bright, reflective silver rim
Nose: Clean, M/-, Apple, lemon flesh, unripen pear, spice, lavender, slight vanilla,
Palette: Dry, M/+ Grapefruit, Lemon, Pith, Buttery, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Lime Flesh, Rosemary


Expected more from this wine after hearing raving reviews. Would have liked a bit more contact with the new French Oak barrels, but I understand the more modern take on this traditional Burgundian style Chardonnay. Surprisingly delightful acidity to complement the underipened fruit and partial garrigue notes. Not bad, but a touch overpriced for my restrained wallet and apparent overly pretentious palette.

Dec 12th, 2017
Dana Prescott

Love this smooth, buttery Chardonnay.

Love this smooth, buttery Chardonnay.

May 29th, 2017
Dana Prescott

Loved this rare find. Had it at Pigeon in Vancouver.

Loved this rare find. Had it at Pigeon in Vancouver.

Oct 26th, 2016
Dana Prescott

An amazing Chardonnay. Loved every sip.

An amazing Chardonnay. Loved every sip.

Sep 10th, 2016
Yongnak Choi

Apricot, lemon. Dry, mid sour. Mid/high body. Low astringency. Taste splits after drinking into sour freshness and aroma.

Apricot, lemon. Dry, mid sour. Mid/high body. Low astringency. Taste splits after drinking into sour freshness and aroma.

Jun 3rd, 2016
Steve Cooper

Delicious. Green apple, pear, palate-cleansing citrus and a hint of gasoline and mushroom.

Delicious. Green apple, pear, palate-cleansing citrus and a hint of gasoline and mushroom.

Mar 20th, 2013