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Tropical fruits like pineapple and mango lead to toasted almond and a sprinkle of sea salt.The palate has a rich and creamy texture followed by a delightful saline quality, the perfect balance of richness and brightness. The wet stone\/mineral base is wrapped with lime zest and lemon curd with backing flavours of vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon.The finish just goes on and on showing why this is a truly outstanding example of Senchuk Vineyard!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with poached salmon with a buttery sauce, chicken, pork or pasta in a creamy sauce pair stunningly with this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leaning Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35419710750878,"sku":"LPchard96-1","price":564.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/products\/2016LeaningPostChardonnayClone96_SenchukVineyardVQALincolnLakeshore_Ontario_Canada.jpg?v=1596815627"},{"product_id":"leaning-post-chardonnay-the-fifty","title":"Leaning Post Chardonnay 'The Fifty' VQA Niagara Peninsula 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eHusband and wife duo Ilya and Nadia started Leaning Post winery in Niagara over 10 years ago. Initially a virtual set up, the winery now located on Highway 8, has become a reference producer in Niagara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was beautiful, and moderate, with a slight coolness in late August and early\u003cbr\u003eSeptember that really slowed ripening. Yields were average, and as a result, wines are very\u003cbr\u003econcentrated, powerful with full flavour development and great acidity. The nose of this wine\u003cbr\u003eis full of pineapple, lime zest, lemon-curd, and peach blossom followed by meringue and crème fraiche. The palate has a refreshing reflection of the nose, adding peach, pear, honeysuckle and spice, but it also showcases a mineral and wet stone characteristic that leads to the long,\u003cbr\u003eelegant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine will age well for the next 5-8 years. 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Keint-He’s approach to winemaking is as down-to-earth as it gets and their quality is second to none.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite single vineyard wine unfolds its charm with a nose that is an expertly balanced blend of vanilla, warm baking spices, and a hint of citrusy lemon zest, teasing the senses and beckoning the palate. The wine's creamy texture coats the palate, providing a luxurious sensation that is both soothing and indulgent. Flavours of succulent apple pie, sweet lemon drop, nutmeg, and brown sugar meld together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of taste sensations that will leave you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the pièce de résistance? The heavenly mouth feel that lingers long after the sip is gone, making it an ideal pairing for seafood or fish tacos, where its subtle nuances can complement the delicate flavours of the ocean's bounty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keint-He","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35436051988638,"sku":"L52199-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/LCBORetailReleases_82.png?v=1781209447"},{"product_id":"keint-he-chardonnay-portage","title":"Keint-He Chardonnay Portage VQA Prince Edward County 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes shipping from the winery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeint-He Winery \u0026amp; Vineyards is a boutique winery located in Prince Edward County. The winery has a strong focus on varietals that are typically grown in Burgundy, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; through which they truly express the best of the County with wonderful individual expressions. Keint-He’s approach to winemaking is as down-to-earth as it gets and their quality is second to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis classic county chardonnay has a beautiful baked lemon nose, with some flinty reduction characteristics. The lean palate offers notes of green apple, with its age adding layers of brown sugar. The finish is quite refreshing and offers an additional lemon note that makes it a wonderful pairing wine. 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A clean, fresh, textured... distinctly Ontarian-style Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeas for pairing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3XP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? This full throttle Chardonnay calls for all shades of seafood and fish: spaghetti with clams and tons of parsley, halibut, crab cakes... or even pork tenderloin! 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All of the Maison wines are made with respect to sustainable and natural farming practices, with as little intervention as necessary to showcase their individual terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pinnacle of Villages-level Meursault, this vibrant and aromatic Chardonnay offers  crushed mineral stone notes alongside layers of mascarpone and orchard fruits. The palate delivers ripe flavours and a vigorous mark of acidity that's tempered by seamless oak integration. Rich and satisfying, this rendition of Les Clous showcases an excellent balance between ripeness and restraint. 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