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15¼/20
Sage Hayward Vineyards Pinot Noir 2020
Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia, CanadaSage Hayward Vineyards is a new family-owned estate found on Saturna, comprised of two brothers and their wives. They purchased and recovered mostly fallow vineyards on a property that Sea Star had owned, but had to sell. Tyler Cox is the winemaker, and Michael Bartier is a consultant. From Falconridge vineyard, this was 10% whole cluster, with the remainder destemmed, and all fermented in stainless over 2 weeks prior to heading to neutral barrel for 7 months. Weedy, herbaceous green notes rule the 10% palate, alongside tart red currant, rhubarb, and a slight smoked stone and wet wood note. Tannins are slight and sticky, leading this unripe pinot to a snappy finish. A work in progress.Tasted: 28 July 2022Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: Pinot Noir
