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2020 Chardonnay - Clone 96

2020 Chardonnay - Clone 96

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Nose: This wine has incredible depth on the nose the evolves slowly, keeping interest as it unfolds. Tropical fruits like pineapple and mango lead to toasted almond and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Palate: The palate has a rich and creamy texture followed by a delightful saline quality, the perfect balance of richness and brightness. The wet stone/mineral base is wrapped with lime zest and lemon curd with backing flavours of vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon.

Finish: The finish just goes on and on showing why this is a truly outstanding example of Senchuk Vineyard!

Pairing: Poached salmon with a buttery sauce, chicken, pork or pasta in a creamy sauce pair stunningly with this wine.

Hand-picked and hand-sorted on September 15th, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed, and allowed to settle in tanks for several days prior to fermentation. The juice of Clone 96 was racked into barrels (2 puncheons; 2 barriques) for spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, then aged in barrel for 18 months. After skillfully selecting the best barrel combination to highlight the unique characteristics of the clone, the 2020 Clone 96 Chardonnay was allowed to naturally settle before being bottled in June 2022.

Vintage: 2020

Vineyard: Senchuk Vineyard

Varietal: Chardonnay Clone 96 – 100%

Appellation: Niagara Peninsula

Sub-Appellation: Lincoln Lakeshore

Total Production: 65 cases

Average Brix at Harvest: 21.2

Acidity: 6.6 g/L

pH: 3.44

Alcohol: 12.5%

Residual Sugar: 4g/L

Back Vintages

  • 2018

  • 2016

Tasting Notes

The Clone 96 Chardonnay showcases the beautiful characteristics of one clone from one vineyard. This wine has incredible depth on the nose that evolves slowly, keeping interest as it unfolds to reveal grilled lemon and toasted almonds with a sprinkle of sea salt. The palate has a rich and creamy texture followed by a delightful saline quality, the perfect balance of richness and brightness. The wet stone/mineral base is wrapped with lemon curd with backing flavours of baking spices. A truly stunning long, creamy finish. This wine will age well for the next 8-10 years. Drink with roasted turkey, hazelnut crusted halibut, or soft white cheeses.

Winemaker’s Notes

Picked on September 15th, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed, and allowed to settle overnight in cold tanks prior to fermentation. The juice of Clone 96 was racked into 5 neutral barriques (3-year-old) for spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged in barrel, lees unstirred, for 16 months, the 2020 Clone 96 Chardonnay was bottled in March 2020.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of grilled lemon, crème brûlée, tropical fruit, nutmeg, and star anise dominate. The broad palate echoes the nose while adding depth and resonance from an extended period of barrel aging. Beautiful natural acidity and long finish helps to tie it all together. Poached salmon with a buttery sauce, chicken, pork or pasta in a creamy sauce pair stunningly with this wine.

Winemaker’s Notes

Picked on September 20th, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed, and allowed to settle overnight in cold tanks prior to fermentation. The juice of Clone 96 was racked into 5 barrels for spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The 2016 Clone 96 Chardonnay was aged in a mix of old and new barrels, lees unstirred, for 14 months.

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