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16¾/20
Haywire Switchback Organic Vineyard Pinot Gris 2016
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSage and Ponderosa pine streak through this pinot gris, always one of the top wines in Haywire's vast portfolio (and one of the top BC gris consistantly). This is from OCP's home Switchback Vineyard, with 11-year-old clone 52 vines, farmed organically, on east facing calcium carbonate-laced, gravelly soils. Potent, yet finessed, with meadow grasses, wild flowers, sage, and large flake salts texturing a savoury base of quince, pear skin and musk melon. The fine tug around the sides reflects the native ferment and aging in concrete for ten months on gross lees. An echo of medicinal lemon and honey lingers on the finish. Distinct and impressive, as ever.Tasted: 10 November 2017Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.90 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 629444UPC: 626990161783
