Right off the bat, there’s bouquet of white pepper, lemongrass, brioche, grapefruit, caramelized pineapple and vanilla followed by sweet grass and white flowers. The mouth follows with almond butter, pineapple upside down cake, apple crisp and campfire smoke framing the dried fruit and honey. Wow, this vintage is complex and generously flavored – an outstanding Chaleur Blanc!

2015 Chaleur Blanc
Blend: | 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon |
Region: | Columbia Valley |
Vineyard: | 51% Sagemoor Vineyard, 29% Boushey Vineyard, 20% Klipsun Vineyard |
Alcohol: | 14.1% |
Aged: | 7 months on lees |
Cooperage: | 0% French oak (60% new) and 10% stainless steel with partial native yeast |