Narrative XC Method by Okanagan Crush Pad NV

Narrative XC Method by Okanagan Crush Padtext

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Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaNarrative is OCP's line of approachable, friendly, pure Okanagan wines at equally friendly prices. Pale salmon in hue, the latest XC Method (XC in Roman Numerals speaks to 90 days in tank) is a charmat method sparkler made from pinot noir and chardonnay from Secrest Mountain Vineyard in Oliver, and Watkins Family Vineyard in Summerland. Soft on the palate, just off-dry with strawberry jam, herbal raspberries, mandarin and wild blackberries, bracketed with bracing acidity and housed in a snappy, appealing 11.5 percent package. So much flavour and character here, best enjoyed as an aperitif with charcuterie or over a lazy weekend brunch.Tasted: 27 July 2017Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery direct, private retail, restaurants

Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Pinot Noir - ChardonnayCSPC: 501049UPC: 626990242956

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Narrative XC Method by Okanagan Crush Pad NV

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaXC is a charmat method (tank fermented) pinot noir and chardonnay blend sourced from Oliver's Secrest Mountain Vineyard and Summerland's Watkins Family Vineyard. In this case the tank is on its side, reminiscent of a Champagne bottle during its secondary ferment. Lively and off-dry, fresh and clean, with red apple, ripe pear and a toasted brioche base. A riff of mandarin acidity works to offset the RS here, though a pleasant pear / orange blossom remains. Treve nailed its demeanour calling it “a grown up, and local, variant of Prosecco.” All hail diversity.Tasted: 01 May 2017Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery direct, private retail, restaurants

Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Pinot Noir - ChardonnayCSPC: 501049UPC: 626990242956

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Narrative XC Method by Okanagan Crush Pad NV

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaXC is a charmat method (tank fermented) 60/40 blend of pinot noir and chardonnay sourced from Oliver's Secrest Mountain Vineyard and Summerland's Watkins Family Vineyard. In this case the tank is set on its side, reminiscent of a Champagne bottle during its secondary ferment, increasing the lees to juice contact. Lively and off-dry, fresh and clean this red apple, ripe pear bubble with a toasted brioche base is simply fun to drink. A riff of mandarin acidity works to offset the RS here, though pleasant pear / orange blossom notes remain. Treve Ring has nailed its demeanour calling it “a grown up, and local, variant of Prosecco.” All hail diversity and winemakers, Jordan Kubek and Matt Dumayne.Tasted: 28 November 2016Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery direct, private retail, restaurants

Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Pinot Noir - ChardonnayCSPC: 501049UPC: 626990242956

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