British Columbia, CanadaA blend of 77 percent sauvignon blanc from Whispered Secret Vineyard in Keremeos and 23 percent semillon from Oliver, the fruit had a short three hours of skin contact before pressing. Following a cool fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees in stainless steel and French oak puncheons for four months. The result is an approachable, bright style of Fumé Blanc with oak that is firmly in the background and less present than I recall from previous vintages. The fruit is lean and crisp with grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, and sweet herbs. The semillon component then brings a richness to the palate, helping to balance sauvignon blanc's tangy acidity. Clearly well made and a steal at this price.Tasted: 22 June 2020Tasted by: Prices:
British Columbia, CanadaThis year's Fumé Blanc blends 77/23 sauvignon blanc and sémillon, from Keremeos and Oliver. After destemming and light crushing, this was left on skins for 3 hours before being pressed into stainless and French puncheons, the two grapes undergoing their own vinification. After 4 months on lees, they were blended. Juicy and potent with gooseberry, white grapefruit, white peach, guava, and lightly flinty toastiness on the finish. Quite a punchy wine, and able to stand up to equally punchy dishes.Tasted: 09 May 2020Tasted by: Prices:
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