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August 5 , 2002
2001
Tanoa Blanc - Casa Lapostolle - Chile
4 grapes
CSPC
#708493
Suggested Retail: 24.95
While we
think of Chardonnay as the Queen of white grapes and Semillon/Sauvignon
Blanc as the great blend for Bordeaux whites, the combination of all three
may bring apprehension and doubts to one's mind. Well, put your mind at
rest and simply enjoy. Casa Lapostolle have indeed created such a wonderful
match for its very first vintage. Wonderfully smooth with great elegance
and balance. What I really enjoyed was the delicate balance between the
rich Chardonnay nose (pear and fig) the fleshy Semillon (spice and fatty
textures) and the Sauvignon Blanc (crisp and fresh). A most satisfying
glass or two! A very new product for Alberta which should be on every
restaurant's wine list.
Technical Data
Region / District:
40% Casa Lapostolle vineyard in Casablanca Valley.
40% Casa Lapostolle Apalta vineyard, in Santa Cruz, Rapel Valley.
20% Casa Lapostolle Las Kuras vineyard,in Requinoa, Rapel Valley.
Grape Variety:
Blend of 40% Chardonnay - 40% Semillon -20% Sauvignon Blanc
Harvest:
The grapes were hand-harvested in small baskets of 12-15kgs. The Sauvignon
grapes were picked on March 7th 2001, the Semillon on March 23rd and the
Chardonnay
on April 18th.
Vinification:
• 75% of the must was fermented 15 days at 15-16°C in stainless
steel tanks, and 25% was fermented in French oak barrels.
• The whole blend was aged for 3 months in one year old French oak
barrels, and for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
• Bottled in December 2001.
The Purple Feet Rating System: |
5 grapes = spectacular |
|
4 grapes = delicious |
3 grapes = yummy |
2 grapes = okay |
1 grape = awkward |
