Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom two estate vineyards in Oliver, and more than 60 blocks, the 2018 is a blend of 50/49 sauvignon blanc/semillon. Thirty percent is fermented in wood (13% new), and six percent in concrete, with the remainder in stainless. Lemon bright and whip sharp, this vibrant and shining meritage streams white peach, pear blossom, gooseberry and ample lemon along a finely spiced, oil-slicked palate. Lemon thistle / white cherry lingers on the pixellated, lightly warming finish. Quite serious, and very well orchestrated, this is drinking well now and will continue to do so for the next couple of years.Tasted: 08 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada2018 began earlier than usual due to above-average growing degree days in the spring. Summer arrived with cooler temperatures, encouraging the fruit to develop beautiful acidity, while allowing more time for full flavour retention. This was followed by a very cool September slowing sugar accumulation and allowing the fruit to develop phenologically. This Reserve White Meritage is grown on two estate vineyards in Oliver, with more than 60 unique individual blocks, and in their Osoyoos vineyard, providing more than 200 frost-free days. I have tasted this wine several times and can say I'm impressed by yet another Mission Hill Reserve. The attack is bright and fresh, full of grapefruit with a dusting of ripe apricot, but it's the balance and linear vibrant back end that seals the deal. The blend is 51% sauvignon blanc, 49% semillon. Thirty percent is fermented in wood (13% new, 17% neutral) with another six% fermented in concrete. Try this with seafood.Tasted: 04 June 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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