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Hester Creek Pinot Gris 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe handpicked fruit is a mix of estate gris plus a portion from two nearby longtime growers, Pascoa and Chahal, in the Oliver area. It had a long, cool, 28 day stainless steel ferment, and the wine is aged on lees in stainless for 4 months before bottling. Free of oak, this is a fresh, zingy gris that leads with citrus and apricot, backed up by flinty minerality. A new colour coordinated package finished under screwcap makes this a sure summer bet on the patio. Fresh and dry, it is finally on the right track.Tasted: 25 March 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS, winery direct, private wine shops |
AB | $17.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioCSPC: 560037UPC: 626037002017