Karla Estates Chardonnay 2021

VQA Ontario, $39.00 12.5% alcohol

This wines has been produced with a mix of barrel (60% French oak) and stainless steel (40%) fermentation. The result is wine with very subtle hints of oak underpinning a nose dominated by notes of fresh cut apples and buttered popcorn. It is medium bodied on the palate, with flavours of apple and grapefruit and a nice acidic zip. The finish is long and reminiscent of honeycrisp apples. Pairs well slices of turkey breast topped with roasted parsnips. (Dave Isaacs)