Wine: Noble Ridge “Chardonnay”

British Columbia

British Columbia lies in a Northwest-Southeast orientation along the Pacific Coast of North America. The province is vast - 1,300 km long, (north-south) and 700 km wide (east-west), and is nearly four times the size of Great Britain. There are numerous mountain ranges, including the Coast Mountains, which include the highest peaks in Canada and stretch uninterrupted from Vancouver north to the Alaska border; and the famous Rockies that extend up the eastern border of the province. Dotted throughout these glacial peaks are alpine lakes, their waters such vivid hues of vermilion and turquoise they appear surreal. Hundreds of inlets and fjords pierce the coastal mountains, creating cruising waters unlike any others.

Noble Ridge

Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery is nestled in the northern tip of a pocket desert in the southern Okanagan Valley in beautiful British Columbia. The prominent feature of the original 10-hectare (24-acre) property is an east-west ridge bisecting the vineyard, providing southern and northern facing slopes. The name of the vineyard is inspired by the ridge and by the noble grape varieties being grown.  The southern slopes, with greater exposure to the sun, are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties, which were initially planted in 1986. In 2001, Pinot Noir was also planted.

Our Chardonnay grapes were hand-picked, whole cluster pressed, cool fermented in stainless steel tanks and then spent 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Rich apple, pear, honeydew and vanilla flavours merge with a hint of cinnamon. It is full-bodied with a creamy and rich texture balanced with great acidity. Perfect with grilled, roasted or sauteed full-flavoured dishes, lobster, sea bass, chicken and dishes with cream, butter sauces.

Gold Medal Winner, All Canadian Wine Competition

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