Ottawa, ON

June 2024

Matt’s review:

16 Mile Cellar’s Rebel Chardonnay from the wonderful 2020 vintage. Golden yellow colour with a super expressive bouquet. The nose shows tropical fruit, exotic fruit, key lime pie, floral blossom, ginger and biscuit notes. Medium-full bodied with a creamy mouthfeel, the palate reveals layers of delicious orchard fruit and tropical fruit with ripe orchard fruit and spice persisting on the long refreshing finish. Great value for this expressive and highly textured cool-climate Chardonnay from one of the best vintages in the past decade. Ultra low production w from this up and coming boutique winery – that’s right, only one barrel was produced from the three blocks of Chardonnay they have planted on their property in the Creek Shores VQA sub appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. This is a winery to keep on your radar as they’re delivering high quality wines that deliver exceptional value. Highly recommended. Tasted June 2024. 92+ points. Matt Steeves – http://www.quercusvino.ca

Available winery-direct $26.95