Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRetasted one year along, and the 2019 Vin Gris is still shining, though has grown into its frame now with more age. For the first time in 2019, Free Form Vin Gris comes from Garnet Valley Ranch. It is made the same as the previous two vintages: whole bunch pressed and native fermented in concrete, where it underwent full MLF and rested for six months on lees prior to bottling unfiltered, with a wee amount of SO2. Bosc pear, meadow grass, wild herbs rule the streamlined palate, with ripe gooseberry and white peach on the gently cushioned, lees-bedded palate, finishing with a wash of stones and rasp of salty parmesan. A very interesting wine that transcends grape.Tasted: 12 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$26.90
750ml
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Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 190205UPC: 626990279907
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Okanagan Crush Pad's Garnet Valley Ranch above Summerland, this vin gris is made from pinot noir that was whole cluster pressed and wild fermented in concrete eggs. It was bottled unfiltered after aging on its lees for six months. It's all about texture and elegance, with a combination of crunchy red fruits, delicate spice, and savoury herbs. It may be quite pale in colour, but there's still a lot of pinot character here. There’s a nice creaminess to the palate, with a mineral-laden texture that speaks both to place and the concrete aging. Nicely done and a steal at this price. This will be one I'll be revisiting.Tasted: 09 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$26.90
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 190205UPC: 626990279907
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFor the first time in 2019, Free Form Vin Gris comes from Garnet Valley Ranch. It is made the same as the previous two vintages: whole bunch pressed and native fermented in concrete, where it underwent full MLF and rested for six months on lees prior to bottling unfiltered, with a wee amount of SO2. Tight and focused, with gooseberry, quince on a slick, sleek palate, with ample energy and verve. The finish lingers with a bergamot note, and ample mineral salts. Well done, yet again; this wine will only improve with time in bottle.Tasted: 25 August 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$26.90
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Haywire by Okanagan Crush PadDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 190205UPC: 626990279907
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