Blue Mountain Reserve Pinot Gris 2017

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16^¾/20

Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTime continues to slip by; the vines for this pinot gris are now 31 years old. Watch out Europe. Blue Mountain ferments using native yeast, with 70 percent fermented and aged in stainless steel, and the remaining 30 percent is fermented and aged for eight months in new to fourth fill-228L and 500L French oak barrels, plus one 2000L. The definition and subtle lines in the wine point to significant ageing, yielding creamy textures and long, understated, pear, stony mineral, and a touch of oil in the finish. Pesto pasta is a fun match, though fresh halibut and an orchard fruit salsa are a bit more serious.Tasted: 18 April 2020Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$27.90	750ml	winery direct, private wine shops
AB	$31.95	750ml	private wine shops

Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines
Rogers & Company
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 939678UPC: 626452251175

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91POINTS

16^¾/20

Blue Mountain Reserve Pinot Gris 2017

Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis polished Reserve once again proves its place as one of the top in BC in 2017 (yes, a current release now in spring 2020). 31 year old estate vines were native fermented predominantly in stainless, with 30% in new to 4th fill barrels and foudre, the latter aged on lees. Structural without being severe, with orchard pear and green apple flooding a creamy palate, subtly seasoned with wild desert herbs. Lovely poise and presence and confidence, drinking smartly now.Tasted: 19 April 2020Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$27.90	750ml	winery direct, private wine shops
AB	$31.95	750ml	private wine shops

Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines
Rogers & Company
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 939678UPC: 626452251175

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Blue Mountain Reserve Pinot Gris 2017

Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWhether labelled as pinot gris or pinot grigio, there’s a broad range of stylistic expressions of this grape throughout the Okanagan. What’s refreshing about Blue Mountain’s Reserve Pinot Gris is that it’s serious, but without striving to be from somewhere else. It tastes Okanagan-inspired. This falls almost right down the middle in terms of the pinot gris ripeness spectrum, balancing stone and tree fruits with delicate white flowers. And the winemaking works to accentuate the fruit, focusing on lees to add complexity and build a creamy texture alongside an oily viscosity that’s true to the variety. Other pinot gris may have more of a wow factor, but this excels with fruit purity and excellent length.Tasted: 20 May 2020Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$27.90	750ml	winery direct, private wine shops
AB	$31.95	750ml	private wine shops

Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines
Rogers & Company
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 939678UPC: 626452251175

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