{"product_id":"2022-roche-tradition-chardonnay","title":"2022 Roche \"Tradition\" Chardonnay | 92pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e2022 was just an outstanding year for Chardonnay and white wine in general in the Okanagan Valley. The Naramata Bench, as usual, is leading the way in terms of definition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eRight away on the nose, you get sweet Meyer lemon, peach, yellow apple, and a nice touch of jasmine. Really clean, really expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eOn the palate, this wine hits that balance I love: it’s concentrated, but still elegant. You’ve got that bright acidity, beautiful fruit coming through, very defined edges and the oak is perfectly integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eIt spent 10 months in oak, with about 15% new, so you’re getting some influence but not too much. It reflects well on the finish with a nice burst of white spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThis is one I’d be very happy to drink now, but I’d also be very curious to see where it goes over the next few years. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e367 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e92 points Carl's Wine Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBC Okanagan Valley VQA Naramata Bench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eDry | RS: 3.17 g\/L | 13.8% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairings:\u003c\/b\u003e grilled sockeye salmon, devilled eggs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52196458135845,"sku":null,"price":38.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/RocheChardo22.jpg?v=1775603871","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2022-roche-tradition-chardonnay","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}