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16¾/20
Tantalus Blanc de Noir 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis special Blanc de Noirs comes from a single estate block of 1985 planted clone 93 pinot noir. The grapes were native fermented in barriques and puncheons, and the wine rested 7 months on lees before transferring into bottle for secondary ferment, and 22 more months on lees. This was disgorged in March 2021 with 6 g/L of OV Riesling . Fresh and youthful with bright cherry, raspberry, almond, patisserie on a creamy palate, buoyed with frisky acidity and finishing with lingering stony spices. There's a lovely grippy texture throughout, keeping this interesting on the palate, and a favourite for food pairings. A singular wine, as ever, and worth seeking out.Tasted: 19 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $31.30 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers, restaurants |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 773812UPC: 626990189909
