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Featherstone Canadian Oak Chardonnay 2015

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 6

Price: $21.95

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 13%

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Featherstone

Luc Delorme rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

It's nice to see an all-Canadian wine, were even the cook for the barrels is local. More than a gimmick, the Canadian oak imparts a unique flavour; it's not as in-your-face as the American oaked chardonnays, but had more presence than subtle French oak. I'd love to see this catch on for other Ontario wines!

This chardonnay is quite pleasant, with a pleasant round mouthfeel accompanied by the acidity you'd expect from an Ontario chardonnay. Apple, citrus with a hint of pineapple dominate the nose, with some secondary vanilla joining in. On the palate, the oak-derived flavours are more pronounced, with more vanilla and smoke. The slight herbaciousness gives away the cool climate wine, but not to the point of being unpleasant.

I served the wine with panko-crusted salmon, which was an excellent match. The wine is intense enough it could also work well with a chicken dish in a light sauce.

A good find. We liked it enough that we bought more before it sold out.

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