Noble Ridge Reserve Chardonnay 2018

The Noble Ridge Reserve Chardonnay 2018 is a rich, full-bodied white wine that exemplifies the "California style" often found in the Okanagan Falls sub-appellation. It is crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit from the home vineyard, where the grapes benefit from the unique glacial fluvial soils of sand, gravel, and rock. The 2018 vintage was harvested relatively early in mid-October to balance its natural ripeness with fresh acidity. On the nose, look for complex layers of butter, toasted macadamia nuts, and baked apple, followed by a palate rich with butterscotch, marmalade, and honey. The wine's generous texture is a result of 14 months of aging in a 50/50 split of French and American oak barrels, providing a long, spicy finish with hints of vanilla and caramel.