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Wine Details
Price:
$15.99 per bottle
Description:
Chasselas, a popular variety known as FENDANT in Switzerland, grows well in the Okanagan. Delicate and refreshing, with grassy floral notes on the nose, it is light bodied and finishes with the freshness of lemon zest. Pairs well with salads and cheeses, particularly a cheese fondue.
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Varietal Definition
Chasselas:
Minor grape grown in Switzerland, France and New Zealand. Widely grown in the cantons of the first country where it has several regional names, such as Perlan in the Mandement district. Mostly vinified to be a full, dry and fruity white wine. In France it is mostly grown in the Loire region where it is converted into a blend with Sauvignon Blanc called "Pouilly-sur-Loire" and in the Savoy region where it is treated in the Swiss manner. In New Zealand it is mainly made into popular sweet white wines.
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