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Rigour & Whimsy Multiversetext
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Rigour & Whimsy Multiverse NV

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMultiverse is a multi vintage blend of red and amber wines, and a mix of syrah, viognier, roussanne, and marsanne from Oliver and Osoyoos. The syrah and viognier is a coferment from 2020, and the 20% skin contact roussanne and marsanne is from 2019. Both underwent fermentation in stainless, and were barrel aged between 6-16 months. This multi pours a medium raspberry / cherry hue, with balsamic streaking through a soft, medium-bodied palate of plum, raspberry, wild blackberry, thorns, purple florals, dusted with pink peppercorns. Acidity is tight and bright, and tannins are near negligible, giving just a slight tug on the finish. A curious experiment, enjoy this now with a light chill.Tasted: 06 August 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$32.00750mlwinery direct
Producer: Rigour & WhimsyDistributors: Juice Imports
The Living Vine
Blend: Syrah - Viognier