Peak Cellars Grüner Veltliner 2019

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Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAfter a long tenure with Howard Soon at Calona/Sandhill, winemaker Stephanie Stanley spent four years working joint harvests as a flying winemaker in Okanagan and New Zealand, immersing herself in cool climate wine production. From part-time to full-time by 2019, Stanley took over the reins at O'Rourke's Peak Cellars. Among its multitude of vines, the estate grows four acres of grüner veltliner fermented and aged in a mix of stainless and oak. I love the way this wine invites you into its palate full of dry, mouthwatering orchard fruits flecked with tangerine and minerals. The acidity pulls it back in line for a clean, crisp, leesy finish. You could finish the bottle before any food arrives, but it only gets better on the table. A year later, it's even better under screwcap.Tasted: 04 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: Grüner VeltlinerCSPC: 199714UPC: 681714150030

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Peak Cellars Grüner Veltliner 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWinemaker Stephanie Stanley spent four years working joint harvests as a flying winemaker in Okanagan and in New Zealand. She joined Lake Country's Peak Cellars part time in 2017, and became full time winemaker there in 2019. From their estate's 4 acres of GV, rooted in granitic and glacial till, this was fermented and aged in a mix of stainless and oak. Bright and dry and orchard-fruit forward, with crisp apple, fragrant white peach, tangerine, and Anjou pear on the medium palate. Acidity is crunchy, set off nicely against a cushion of lees on the palate. Enjoy now.Tasted: 13 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: Grüner VeltlinerCSPC: 199714UPC: 681714150030

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Peak Cellars Grüner Veltliner 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWe continue to be impressed by early grüner veltliner releases in BC, and the O’Rourke's Peak version demonstrates how electric it can be. Fresh, savoury, and full of citrus-drenched melons and gooseberries, this is a joy to sip. A herbal, mineral, peppery finishe adds some complexity to an excellent young effort. Go Carrs Landing; a perfect wine for vegetarian and vegan dishes, or for those who like elegant wines.Tasted: 29 August 2020Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: Grüner VeltlinerCSPC: 199714UPC: 681714150030

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