East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaYear two for this reserve release, conspicuous by its gold Dempsey Bob mask label and black wax seal. A mix of Dijon clones 667, 777 and 115, it is all handmade, including foot trodding the fruit. I love the elegance that permeates the dry, plummy, dark fruit, lightly spiced and with silken tannins. The finish is long and warm, accentuated by a savoury undercurrent (think of Nuits-Saint-Georges). You can and should cellar this for five years or serve it now with a substantial bird dish. The reserve spends 16 months in French oak (30 percent new) before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.Tasted: 05 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:
East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is Tantalus' second release of their Reserve Pinot Noir, its nobility noted by the striking gold Dempsey Bob mask on the label, as well as the black wax seal. Like the inaugural vintage, this was based on the small estate mid-slope block of Dijon 667, but also includes 2006 plantings of 777 and 115. The grapes were native fermented and foot trodden, and between 30-40 percent whole bunch, depending on clone. The blend spent 16 months in French oak (30 percent new) before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Dusky plum, dark raspberry, brambles, wild blackberry, sarsaparilla pack an earthy, full-bodied palate, very grippy on the sides with long, cedar laced tannins to a savoury finish. Ripe and structured, this impactful pinot is nearly too much wine for a pinot (14.3 declared degrees), though will most certainly mellow with cellaring. For now, a decant and match with duck would be glorious.Tasted: 02 May 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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