Tantalus Vineyards
Okanagan Valley VQA Chardonnay
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
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
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.
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
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, 2018Appearance: 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.
Love this smooth, buttery Chardonnay.
Love this smooth, buttery Chardonnay.
May 29th, 2017Loved this rare find. Had it at Pigeon in Vancouver.
Loved this rare find. Had it at Pigeon in Vancouver.
Oct 26th, 2016An amazing Chardonnay. Loved every sip.
An amazing Chardonnay. Loved every sip.
Sep 10th, 2016
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, 2016Delicious. 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