Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars
2020 Alluvium Reflection – Block 32 Chardonnay
Awarded 100 Point Perfect Score
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is honoured that its 2020 Alluvium Reflection- Block 32 Chardonnay has received a perfect 100-point score. The accolade comes from venerable Canadian wine expert John Schreiner, who in the past has awarded 100 points only to a single other wine.
Schreiner’s review notes that Blue Mountain’s 2020 Alluvium Reflection Chardonnay has a “creamy palate [that] delivers flavours of stone fruits” and a persistent finish: “There is something cerebral to the personality of this sophisticated wine whose flavours stay on the palate for many minutes.”
When asked to describe what about the Chardonnay merits the faultless score, Schreiner said “I sat with this wine for quite a while and it kept coming back to the fact that there is nothing wrong with this wine….There is a certain richness and finesse about it.” His complete review is available online. He also gave a score of 97 to the 2020 Blossom Slope- Block 17 Chardonnay.
It is noteworthy that in the past Schreiner has given 100-point scores to only 1 other wine. He awarded the scores to 4 vintages of CheckMate Winery’s “Little Pawn,” which sells for over $100 per bottle. By contrast, the Blue Mountain Chardonnays are both modestly priced at $49.90 per bottle or $299.40 for a 6-bottle case. Both Chardonnays may be purchased online directly from the winery.
Blue Mountain winemaker Matt Mavety notes that… “It takes time to understand and capture the nuances of the land. As vines age, we discovered interesting nuances from different blocks that represent the unique expression of the site’s terroir. Over the past 7-8 years, we have made a conscious effort to embrace the individuality of each vineyard site, allowing these nuances to shine through. As the vines mature, they develop their own personalities and authenticity, giving us a deeper appreciation for the land and its potential.”
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About Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars: Located in BC’s South Okanagan, Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is distinctive among Canadian wineries in that all its wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown on the estate’s vineyards. Ian Mavety purchased the land that is now Blue Mountain Vineyard in 1971. Current owners Ian, Jane, Matt, and Christie Mavety continue to work to realize the potential of the region, utilizing sustainable farming methods and winemaking practices. Blue Mountain produces complex, age-worthy varietal wines that are consistent in style while allowing the expression of both the terroir and the individual growing season.
About John Schreiner
: John Schreiner is Canada’s most prolific writer of books on wine. Since his first book in 1984, The World of Canadian Wine, he has written 15 more, including multiple editions of The Wineries of British Columba, British Columbia Wine Country, and John Schreiner’s Okanagan Wine Tour Guide. www.johnschreiner.blogspot.comMedia release and images provided by Dana Lee Harris, Dana Lee Consulting Ltd.
Photo credit: C. K. Stenberg
