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Campbell Kind Wines British Columbia Pinot Blanc 2019
East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCampbell Kind Wines is a new project from Lifford Wine & Spirits founder Steven Campbell, build on from his decades travelling the wine world and connections in this industry. These are carbon neutral wines selected and produced by his winemaker friends around the world, packaged with the Kind Wine packaging, and line priced across Canada at a very attractive price. The aim is overdeliver value for drinkable, well-crafted wines, all while making an environmentally responsible choice. In addition this project has resulting in the planting of more than 90,000 trees in Canada. This organic pinot blanc is one of two Canadian wines in the portfolio. Together with winemaker Ann Sperling, this was sourced from from her East Kelowna home vineyard, and only 310 cases were made. this 1980s planted pinot blanc is tipped with a small amount of Ann's 1978 planted riesling. It was mostly whole bunch, entirely native fermented and on skins for 2-3 days before pressing. Crisp and tart, with green orchard fruit, lemon, crab apple, and white melon to a snappy finish, this is a welcome light-bodied white to BC's VQA portfolio, clocking in at only 10.8%. Crack and enjoy now, with spring green salads and / or steamed clams.Tasted: 18 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $23.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Pinot Blanc
