Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRich, full, intense and heady, this roussanne was sourced from the Similkameen Valley, was whole cluster pressed, and fermented and aged in a myriad of vessels, from concrete eggs to stainless steel barrels to older French barrels. All the parts do not equal a better whole, however. This remains clunky and disjointed, with rich perfumed pineapple, apricot, pear nectar, big spice and vanilla all jockeying for position on the flabby and shorter palate. Less is more, and this wine allows roussanne to fulfill its more is more side.Tasted: 01 July 2019Tasted by: Prices: BC 29.99 winery online, select private retailers
Producer: Road 13Distributors: The Bacchus Group Inc. Grape: RoussanneCSPC: 658658UPC: 626990331834
Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaExotic, intense, complex, unctuous, mineral are all words you can use to describe this giant white wine. The nose is a mix of white florals that preview a fat sumptuous wine that is as big on texture as it is on flavours. The fruit is whole-cluster pressed and fermented in various containers including concrete eggs, stainless steel barrels and older French oak barrels. Look for rich, honeyed pear, pineapple, creamy lees, and vanilla sprinkled with brown spices. Lobster, crab, or roasted chicken work here. Fasten your seat belts.Tasted: 28 April 2019Tasted by: Prices: BC 29.99 winery online, select private retailers
Producer: Road 13Distributors: The Bacchus Group Inc. Grape: RoussanneCSPC: 658658UPC: 626990331834