British Columbia, CanadaTight, zesty, and intense, this Bordeaux-inspired white blends 83% sauvignon blanc (from Keremeos) and 17% sémillon (oliver). After a whole bunch press, the lots were partial native fermented in barrel (82% French puncheons, 18% stainless), and partial MLF before aging on lees with bâtonnage for nine months. Passionfruit, orange, guava, grapefruit jockey for pole position, all braced with zesty lemony acidity, and scented with scrubby desert herbs. A fresh, powerful style.Tasted: 18 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 24.90 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Blend: Sauvignon Blanc - SémillonCSPC: 695668UPC: 857088000671
British Columbia, CanadaInitially quite youthful with a whiff of sulphur dioxide, this quickly opens up after a whirl through the decanter. Like the 2018 vintage before it, the story here is still about restraint and place. This 83/17 blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon is largely wild fermented in French oak puncheons and stainless steel barrels. However, the oak is less about flavour and more about texture. This is crisp and bright, but the oak brings some richness to the mid-palate with sur lie aging for nine months. It's quite salty and mineral-driven, but also not shy on fruit. It's predominantly citrus-fruited, but it's also fleshed out by some riper passion fruit notes, too. A moreish, delicious wine at an unbeatable price. Highly recommended.Tasted: 09 November 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 24.90 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Blend: Sauvignon Blanc - SémillonCSPC: 695668UPC: 857088000671
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