A voluminous, mineral and lavish Chardonnay for the white Burgundy obsessive, or newbie to-the-chard-loving-block. The ’22 shows a welcoming accessibility and pristine quality holding hands, while also being highly emotive, and eagerly wearing its heart on its sleeve (this Chard is likely a Cancer). Pale, glinting gold like a mylar balloon floating away, then meaty red delicious apple nostalgia reels you in by the nose. Oranges dotted with cloves resting on the counter, runny honeycomb, marshmallow root tea, smooth rock minerality, and a beeswax texture. Fermentation and aging in French oak barrique brings opulence in many forms: fresh coconut meat that feels like it’s your means to survival (could YOU be a contestant on Survivor?), crispy Lucky Charms sans marshmallows and superbly buttery madeleines. Savour alongside mortadella stuffed tortellini, loaded sammies, or topped pizzas, OR after the day and dinner is done, with a cold strawberry mochi straight from Japan, out of the freezer. GOOD FOR — Finding inspiration when brainstorming the name of your next pet. Discussing, heatedly, your favourite ABBA album. Enjoying with the sloppiest, squeakiest poutine imaginable. Reading your favourite who-dun-it, bring on the cliff-hangers!
