Monthly Picks for August '22

For August our monthly picks tell the tale of two Chardonnay. Both are produced by the same winery using the same (general) methods and most intriguingly, using the same clone of Chardonnay (95). The major difference is the location and, as in real estate, location is everything.

Get your hands on both of these Chardonnay and do your own side-by-side comparison. Send us your feedback on Twitter: /IconWines 

SpearHead Winery 2020 Saddle Block Chardonnay - $30

Sourced from their home vineyards, this is an uber-expressive, operatic wine with over-the-top intensity and lots of tangy acidity on the tropical'n'melon flavoured palate. It won't be for everyone, especially those expecting the predictable comfort of a partially-oaked, refined Chardonnay. Ready to go now.

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SpearHead Winery 2022 Duncan Vineyard Chardonnay - $30

Offers some of the tropical fruit notes of its East Kelowna-sourced, portfolio cousin, the Saddle Block Chardonnay, but otherwise stands on its own with a unique blend of elegant and party-boat characters. Fruit cup and a medley of ripe and tangy orchard aromas and flavours pair nicely with a touch of minerality, subtle savoury elements and a gentle kiss of oak. Finish is long and well balanced.

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