2020 Privata Chardonnay
A melody of tropical fruit, citrus, and warmed hazelnut!
We are very excited to release this showstopper. A rich golden straw hue. Aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, toasted oak, clove and a sprinkle of citrus zest. The palate is a melody of tropical fruit, citrus, and warmed hazelnut. A perfectly balanced luscious full mouthfeel that lingers to further the enjoyment.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Acid
6.45
pH
3.48
Aging
10 months
Bottling Date
09/15/2021
Residual Sugar
2.33
Alcohol %
12.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour - nice golden straw hue. Nose - butterscotch, vanilla, toasted oak, clove, and citrus zest. Mouth - a melody of citruses, warmed hazelnut. Medium-full mouthfeel with a full body.
Vineyard Notes
Ex Nihilo Estate
Production Notes
picked from our estate vineyards at the Ex Nihilo Winery site. The fruit was left on the vines until the last possible minute in November. Medium yield year
Winemaker Notes
Grapes were picked and pressed immediately. Being that the grapes are only 500 feet away from the press this didn’t take long. After pressing juice was settled, then put into barrel for primary fermentation. Fermentation took about 3 weeks to complete. From there we went MLF in the same barrels. This took about a month. The wine was being stirred daily throughout the 7 weeks, sur lies. After MLF was complete the 24 barrels were blended into tank to get a balanced mix and the back into the same 24 barrel, where they rested for the next 8 months.
Production
24 barrels produced
Other Notes
Excise Exempt Prior to June 30, 2022