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16¼/20
Hillside Reserve Viognier 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaKathy Malone is talking the talk and walking the walk at Hillside having gradually shifted her production to all Naramata fruit over the last eight years. She is particularly sensitive to which grapes Hillside should be growing and where they should be planted. This viognier is a good reflection of what can be done on the mid-valley bench, based on soil and extended hang-time. The aromatics are intense but just when you are ready for a richer, heavier attack this wine is juicer and more elegant than you expect, with a riot of orchard fruit, spice and fragrant honeysuckle notes. The slightly extra weight you sense in the mid-palate is due to the small portion of the blend that was aged in oak, sur lie, to add complexity. A perfect chicken wine but it's equally at home with most vegetarian dishes. Super value.Tasted: 19 June 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $22.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: ViognierCSPC: 198424UPC: 626990076421
