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Blue Mountain Single Vineyard Block 9 Wild Terrain Pinot Noir 2017
Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2017 vintage launched Blue Mountain's new Pinot Noir program, consisting of two vineyard blends, and three single vineyard wines. It's an exciting move for the pinot specialists, one of BC's first and foremost iconic / cult family owned wineries. Wild Terrain is considered to be the unruly sibling of the bunch, coming from a mix of plots on the estate, clones 115 and 667, and vines 20 years old. Destemmed fruit was native fermented with three weeks of maceration and gentle pigeage, before moving to French oak, new to 4th fill, where it remained until spring 2019 when it was bottled unfiltered. Bold and forward, with autumnal shaded berries and dusky dried herbs. Savoury salts, Worcestershire scents, and a gentle flush of warm cedar fills the softer palate. Tannins are equally soft, cushioning the medium bodied wine to a fading, warming finish. Thankfully, acidity is bright to manage to the end. Could easily take on roasted duck.Tasted: 08 October 2019Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Rogers & Company
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 49455UPC: 626452571174
