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Rigour & Whimsy Pinot Blanc 2017
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAfter making a big impression with last year's inaugural single vineyard pinot blanc, this is the final release from this higher elevation organic Oliver vineyard, as the grapes went elsewhere in 2018. This year they extended the skin contact up to 5 months in stainless after a whole berry native ferment, and then rested the wine 15 months in new and used puncheons. The care and extended time paid off in this beautifully knit amber wine, layered with apricot oil, beeswax, melon rind on a gently expansive palate, finishing with an astringent cleansing rinse. Sorry to see them lose this vineyard, but looking forward to seeing what comes next.Tasted: 08 January 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
The Living Vine
Grape: Pinot BlancCSPC: 152416
