Clos du Soleil Grower's Series Pinot Blanc Middle Bench Vineyard 2021

Clos du Soleil Grower's Series Pinot Blanc Middle Bench Vineyardtext

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Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis continues to be one of the top expressions of pinot blanc from BC. It's restrained, zesty, and mineral driven, with bright lemon and crunchy green apple fruit that's awash in sagebrush and the salinity of the Similkameen. It's a pure, transparent expression of place, with precise, thoughtful winemaking from Michael Clark. Remarkable value at this price.Tasted: 14 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

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Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: Pinot BlancCSPC: 761031UPC: 857088000749

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Clos du Soleil Grower's Series Pinot Blanc Middle Bench Vineyard 2021

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWill pinot blanc ever get its moment in BC? I guess if Clos du Soleil has its way, it will. Blue Mountain has done a great job with this grape, and this Keremeos' Middle Bench Vineyard pinot blanc is up to the task of projecting a slightly more electric version. It was whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless at cool temperatures to extract maximum fruit. Time on its lees helps to layer in complexity and texture to take on the skinny, lean acidity lining the pockets of this bright white. Gooseberry, lime pith, and citrus peel conspire to keep it mouthwatering and juicy with a twist of desert sagebrush in the end. Drink or hold with oysters through halibut.Tasted: 27 May 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

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Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: Pinot BlancCSPC: 761031UPC: 857088000749

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Clos du Soleil Grower's Series Pinot Blanc Middle Bench Vineyard 2021

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Keremeos' Middle Bench Vineyard, this pinot blanc was whole cluster pressed, fermented in stainless long and cool, where it remained on lees a short time until bottling. Tight gooseberry, lime pith and peel, melon flood the juicy, sleek palate, with scrubby desert sage and crunchy acidity to liven the dry frame. Drinking smartly and easily.Tasted: 03 June 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$24.90

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: Pinot BlancCSPC: 761031UPC: 857088000749

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