Uncloaked Chardonnay
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
British Columbia
Vineyard Designation
40 Knots Estate
Harvest Date
October 26 2019
Acid
10 T.A.
pH
3.14
Aging
Stainless steel
Bottling Date
November 2020
Residual Sugar
5.0
Alcohol %
10.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Stone fruits and tropical zest dominate with a sweet fruit entry and a long finish. Cellaring will reward those with patience. The perfect accompaniment to anything you harvest from the sea. Naturally vegan friendly and gluten free.
Awards
National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver 2016
Northwest Wine Summit - Silver
Vineyard Notes
Terroir - Salish Sea: Soils consisting of sandy gravelly marine over
sandy gravelly morainal leading to schistic clay at 12-16' depths.
Elevation sloping 3° seaward. Hot to moderate day temp, cooling at
night from the ocean breeze. Very mild winters, seldom reaching
below 0°C.
Farming: VSP (Vertical Shoot Position)/cane pruning (single and
double cane). Sustainable farming methods, no synthetics and
minimum organic certified products used.
Production Notes
A stainless steel driven Chardonnay reflects the
freshness and purity in this timeless variety. Showcasing the vineyard
not the barrel. Aged 8 months. A clean, fresh and disrobed
Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes
Grapes: Pinot Gris - Clone 457 - Burgundy
Food Pairing Notes
Cheese, seafood, creamy pasta sauce.
Other Notes
Karl from My Wine Pal says this: 40 Knots Uncloaked Chardonnay 2016 ($22.90) – “A stainless steel driven Chardonnay to reflect the freshness and purity of fruit in this timeless variety. Showcasing the vineyard and not the barrel. A clean, fresh, and disrobed Chardonnay.”
John Schreiner says this: 40 Knots Unoaked Chardonnay 2016 ($22.90 for 414 cases). The grapes for this wine were grown, and very well grown, in the Comox Valley. The alcohol is just 11.9% but the flavours are ripe. Light, dry and refreshing, this wine has aromas and flavours of apples and pineapples. It is well balanced with a tangy finish. 90
Product Reviews
Charlene
(Aug 14, 2018 at 12:21 PM)
I love this vintage of Chardonnay done in a Chablis style. Its so silky and pairs wonderfully with local seafood
Susan
(Jan 29, 2019 at 9:22 PM)
We won a bottle of this wine at the Dine Around Victoria Gala and what a great discovery. Fresh without being sharp and with a smooth finish.
Janet Boisjoli
(Feb 27, 2021 at 11:55 AM)
I don't always gravitate to Chardonnay, but this one is different! Very smooth. Really a wonderful wine.