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16¼/20
Bartier Bros. Muscat 2019
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis muscat ottonel is hand-harvested off the sandy/loam topsoil and sandy/silty subsoils of the gravel bar, middle bench, that runs through the Bartier Winery, below Black Sage Road. A brief six-month sleep follows a whole cluster press and a cold, 17° C ferment in stainless steel. At 10.5 percent alcohol, this is a fantastic patio sipper to while away the afternoon, and at $17.99, it's highly affordable. I love the floral, desert scrub aromatics, and the slight pétillant palate to heighten the freshness. Don't overthink this wine. Get out some favourite crackers and cream cheese and party on.Tasted: 13 June 2020Tasted by: Prices:BC | $17.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Grape: MuscatCSPC: 25367UPC: 628055147602