Upper Case Winery's the tasting room can be found at District Wine Village north of Oliver, the estate vineyards, owned by the Evertt family, are located in the South Okanagan Valley: Upper Case on the Black Sage Bench grows Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Pinot Noir. Miller Road Vineyard is also on the Black Sage Bench and is planted with Riesling and Merlot. The Border Vineyard is on the Osoyoos West Bench and is planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
The wines are made by Pascal Madevon--formerly of Osoyoos Larose.
This is the inaugural release of Upper Case wines and this Chardonnay leads with acacia and yellow apples, honeysuckle and lemon brulee. The palate is creamy with spice and citrus zest flavours. Excellent length and structure with nicely handled oak.
Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, French Food, Creamy Dishes
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Wine Diva reviewed - 2022-11-10 12:53:28.0