SpearHead Clone 95 Chardonnay 2019 750ml

Clone 95 is considered a superior chardonnay clone originating in the Côte d'Or, Burgundy, and in this case, reveals some topical pineapple, butter, baked apple, honey and citrus. The finish has a lingering wood bitterness that could dissipate over time but will need two to three years to move on. Solid if less vibrant than their pinot noirs that are jumping to the top of BC offerings. More California style for those who love their chardonnay big and buttery. Stanley gets his Clone 95 chardonnay from Duncan Vineyard on the Naramata Bench. It's all hand harvested and whole bunch pressed before the ferment and ageing in French oak barrels for ten months. They use a mix of standard barrels and puncheons, of which 25 percent are new, and the wine goes through partial malolactic fermentation.