Quail’s Gate, Rosemary’s Block Chardonnay 2019, West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Situated on the north side of Boucherie Road at Quails’ Gate’s Estate in West Kelowna, Rosemary’s Block has a pristine view of Okanagan Lake and is recognized for the quality of its grapes. Part of the founder’s reserve series, these are limited releases. Clones 76, 809 and 277 planted in 1996, whole cluster pressed and 100% barrel fermented in a mix of new and old French oak.It’s a very elegant, graceful expression, showing a perfumed style, delicate finesse as well as some phenolic bitterness that gives it length. It’s a gorgeous wine with tension and freshness.