Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaRocky Creek is part of a small group of BC producers exploring orange wines, aka white wines that get extended skin contact. In the case of this pinot gris, the number is 16 hours which immediately gives the wine its peachy orange hue, and hence the orange wine reference. It also adds considerable mouthfeel and weight to the wine. Once removed from the skins, the wine fermented in stainless steel, where it remained until the spring. The wine has plenty of chops, a lot of fruity aspects and some funky undertones that seem to be the major attraction for a sub-set of bored white wine drinkers. It’s an interesting look at pinot gris that ironically is turning heads for its purity of style and elegance on Vancouver Island. This is the polar opposite of that version. To each his own.Tasted: 16 July 2018Tasted by: Prices:
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$20.00
750ml
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Producer: Rocky Creek WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 384784UPC: 00626990045076
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaFrom three of their estate vineyards, this year's pinot gris had some extended skin contact - 16 hours - giving it a deeper peach hue and some brisk grip. The back label describes it as "Modern with a pinkish tone: 'termed Orange wine'". After being racked off the skins, this was fermented in stainless with three different yeasts, where it remained until the following April. Tight, brisk and astringent, with light apricot, Asian pear and grapefruit, this finishes short and snappy. Best when it warms in the glass a little bit. One of my favourite wines in their portfolio, this is lovely looking fruit, and I would love a cleaner, purer look in future.Tasted: 25 June 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$20.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Rocky Creek WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 384784UPC: 00626990045076
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