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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Create your own wine album by saving the labels of your favourite wines and making a few key notes on where you found the wine, what you thought of it and the answer to the all-important question your future self will ask, "Should I buy this again?"

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Monthly Picks for July '22

 For July we are showcasing a few new releases from Naramata Bench's iconic winery La Frenz.

La Frenz Winery 2021 Chardonnay - $24

Always a crowd-pleaser, except for only the most fervent of the ABC militia, the 2021 La Frenz Chardonnay holds to the winery's "Peaches and Cream" style delivery comfort food in-a-glass. There's a bit more (and very welcomed) stone fruit acidity on the well balanced and approachable palate with juicy, fruit-cup characters throughout and a nice combination of bright, orchard fruit and creamy, baked pear flavours on the satisfying finish. Drink now-2025.

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La Frenz Winery 2021 Sémillon - $23

Look for aromas and flavours of grapefruit, honeydew, kiwi, mango skin, lemongrass, and Asian pear on the fragrant nose and the mouth-watering, yet, oily palate of this Naramata Bench sourced Sémillon. Ready to go now of hold for the potential of further evolution. Drink 2022-2026.

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La Frenz Winery 2021 Alexandria - $23

An off-dry, rich blend of 50% Muscat and 50% Schonburger sourced from the winery's Naramata Bench vineyards. Uber-ripe and creamy on the exotic fruit and melon scented nose with a touch of candied fruit on the well balanced palate which offers relief from the residual sugar by way of a refreshing wave of fresh peach acidity. Enjoy on a sunny patio with friends (and be prepared to open a 2nd bottle). Drink now-2024.

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