Haywire Pinot Gris 2019

89POINTS

16^¼/20

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSourced from Oliver and Summerland, this was wild fermented and aged in a combination of concrete, stainless steel, and foudre. If the Switchback Vineyard is about texture and restraint, this is more about the fruit. But don’t take that to mean it’s a simple, fruit salad style of pinot gris. This has a depth that far surpasses your average entry level gris, with nicely defined pear and white blossoms alongside pillowy lees. It's fresh, lively, and approachable, but still with a level of seriousness. Nicely done and well priced.Tasted: 04 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

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Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 665034UPC: 626990185680

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89POINTS

16^¼/20

Haywire Pinot Gris 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWith estate gris from their Oliver and Summerland vineyards, this wine was pressed and native fermented in concrete, stainless steel, and oak foudre, where it remained on lees for six months before bottling. Okanagan bright and crisp, with crunchy pear, honey crisp apple, lemon peel, and white peach-scented with a desert scrub note. Lovely harmony in this 'entry' white label wine for Haywire. There is nothing entry about this, benefiting from another year in bottle.Tasted: 05 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery online, grocery, VQA and select private retailers

Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 665034UPC: 626990185680

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88POINTS

16/20

Haywire Pinot Gris 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe ‘White Label’ Gris is a mix of four Okanagan vineyards from Summerland to Oliver. The ‘19 is ripe but still fresh with bright orchard fruit led by peaches and pears drizzled with orange. It is fully ready to drink and can take on lighter dishes like spicy tuna sushi rolls or spicy shellfish pasta. It’s naturally fermented and aged in concrete on its lees for eight months.Tasted: 30 May 2020Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery online, grocery, VQA and select private retailers

Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 665034UPC: 626990185680

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