{"product_id":"2021-small-lot-chenin-blanc-brut","title":"2021 Small Lot Chenin Blanc Brut","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and limited Traditional Method sparkling Chenin Blanc from a single acre of Chenin grown in our certified organic and biodynamic Oak Island Vineyard in Avonport, Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSituated in close proximity to the Minas Basin on a south-facing slope, the Oak Island Vineyard benefits from the moderating influence of the water and a cool climate ideally suited to sparkling wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage represents one of the final expressions of Chenin Blanc from this small planting. The block has since been retired as part of the continued evolution of our vineyards toward varieties best adapted to Nova Scotia's unique growing conditions. This wine offers an increasingly rare glimpse of a singular chapter in the history of Oak Island Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted using the Traditional Method and aged for 36-months on its lees, the wine developed added texture, complexity and depth while retaining the freshness and elegance characteristic of cool-climate Chenin Blanc. The style is inspired by the distinctive sparkling wines of the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eComposition\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% Estate Chenin Blanc (Oak Island Vineyard, Avonport)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12.1%\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003epH\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e3.14\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTotal Acidity\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.42 g\/L\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eResidual Sweetness\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.34 g\/L\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCertification(s)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCertified Organic by Ecocert Canada and Demeter-Certified by Demeter USA\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the glass, a pale, luminous gold hue. On the nose, baked apple, pie crust, beeswax and salt water toffee. The palate opens with ripe Golden Delicious apple and fresh baked bread, with a creamy texture balanced by bright acidity and fine bubbles. The wine finishes on a touch of honey, hops, quince jam and lemon peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair with savoury apple and Gruyère tart, seared scallops in lemon-butter sauce or fresh goat cheese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Temperature: 8-10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Drinking: 2026-2032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lightfoot \u0026 Wolfville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005572796469,"sku":null,"price":65.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/4103\/0453\/files\/Untitleddesign_5_db5d1910-c799-4648-88de-432158e69448.png?v=1782921976","url":"https:\/\/lightfootandwolfville.com\/products\/2021-small-lot-chenin-blanc-brut","provider":"Lightfoot \u0026 Wolfville Vineyards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}