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Kutatás Ortega 2018
Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaKutatás Wines is a tiny boutique winery based on Salt Spring Island, at the former Mistaken Identity Winery home. Kutatás is the Hungarian term for research, inquisition, exploration, or quest. Mira Tusz and Daniel Dragert were the previous winemakers at Averill Creek Vineyard. This ortega is a coferment from two sustainably managed dry-farmed vineyards: one in North Saanich, planted in 2003; and from their home site on Salt Spring Island. This vintage marked a shift in their ortega style. The wine is carbonically macerated prior to native fermentation in stainless (a small portion was in neutral barrel), where it remains on lees for 6 months. Future vintages move entirely to stainless. Melon, gooseberry, grapefruit rind, perfumed lemon and lime blossoms on a slight, soft palate, finishing with a soap twist. This shows more of the grape's delicate florals, rather than the citrus fruit forward styles we're used to seeing on the Wine Islands.Tasted: 14 April 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $21.75 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: OrtegaCSPC: 35975
