Lightning Rock Blanc de Noirs Elysia Vineyard Traditonal Method Brut Nature 2019
Summerland, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is one of two traditional method, single-vineyard blanc de noirs released in 2019, with pinot noir coming off of Summerland's Elysia Vineyard, planted 2006, and its steep slopes of limestone and weathered granite. After a whole bunch press, this native fermented in older puncheons until a January bottling, where it stayed on lees until it was disgorged in late January 2020, with zero dosage and minimal sulphur throughout. Bone dry, this is ripping with chalky acidity, thanks to the combination of profound soils and careful viticulture. Textural broken stones base cherry, tart red currant, crunchy red apple, subtle meringue which streams the electric palate to a lingering chalk and red currant kissed finish.Tasted: 20 February 2021Tasted by: Prices: BC 34.99 winery online/direct, select private retailers
Producer: Lightning RockDistributors: Sur Lie Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 194381UPC: 626990364887
Lightning Rock Blanc de Noirs Elysia Vineyard Traditonal Method Brut Nature 2019
Summerland, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOne of two traditional method, single vineyard Blanc de Noirs released by winemaker Jordan Kubek (nee Okanagan Crush Pad), Elysia Vineyard's vines grow over a mix of limestone and weathered granite on a steep sloping bench. Like Canyonview, it's an all pinot noir bubble, whole cluster pressed into neutral oak puncheons where it goes through wild primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation. Unfined and unfiltered, it is tiraged and bottled in January 2020. The style is slightly more intense than Canyonview, with brighter acidity and persistent lemon and red fruit. The finish is clean and salty with a touch of the desert scrub herbaceousness that only adds to the mystery. We served it with a Margherita pizza to great delight, but salty potato chips seem like a good bet too.Tasted: 01 February 2021Tasted by: Prices: BC 34.99 winery online/direct, select private retailers
Producer: Lightning RockDistributors: Sur Lie Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 194381UPC: 626990364887
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