East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSimes is a cooler, steep, north facing vineyard in East Kelowna. Its granite-based soils sit just a few kilometres south of the 50°N mark. The northern aspect adds a rare distinction to this site that remains cool even as climate change is warming up the west coast. Three blocks within the site make up 2016; the mix of clones are 943, 667, 777, 114, 115. After a spontaneous native fermentation, with a majority of whole bunches, it is all aged in extra tight-grain French oak for 17 months. Easily the best I have seen from this site and a true harbinger of what is to come in the North Okanagan for pinot noir. Intense but graceful and packed full of flavours, the texture is ultra-silky, and the length is ridiculous. Kudos to Shane Munn, who remains highly focused on only making outstanding wine at Martin’s Lane. It rivals anything on the West Coast and much of Burgundy. Look out, world; BC pinot noir is coming to town.Tasted: 02 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$100.00
750ml
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Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 051590UPC: 776545993502
East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSimes is a cooler, steep, north-facing vineyard from East Kelowna, with granite-based soils underlying silt topsoils. This was planted to pinot noir clones 943, 667, 777, 114, 115, 828, and Swan, and was native fermented with 45% whole cluster before 17 months in extra tight grained French and Austrian oak. Quite elegant, with perfumed raspberry, ripe cherry, and dark plum set against a spicy / peppery background, this finishes with a gentle swell of warmth and cola. Tannins are long and still have a bit of tight firmness to shed. The various clones give a lot for the palate to play with here, with layers of complexity that are just starting to reveal. A very exciting vineyard and wine to watch.Tasted: 08 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$100.00
750ml
winery online/direct
Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 051590UPC: 776545993502
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