Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaScented with notes of undergrowth and savoury light blackberry and mulberry. Lighter and less intense on the palate than some previous vintages, but more complex and subtle than ever with great balance and precision of fruit.Tasted: 12 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaUnsworth is reshaping its future with pinot noir and chardonnay, and this wine, tasted several times now, is a terrific picture of the future. Bright and juicy, it's a medium-weight pinot that defines the Island coastal pinot noir vibe. In 2020 it's a touch fleshier, giving it an extra edge in the glass. It is silky smooth on entry with wild cherry, raspberry, and a dried leaf undertow that adds complexity. Saison Vineyard is the anchor pinot noir for this wine, providing 75 percent of the blend. The texture and freshness of Cowichan Valley pinot reflect its unique BC marine silt and glacial, fluvial, sandy loam soils. A mix of clones is used: 115, 667, 777, 828, and a clone whose origin is unknown, adding a level of complexity that is much appreciated. Very little new oak completes the picture of a standout island pinot. Drink or hold.Tasted: 24 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe '19 was very good, but this wine is better. It has that juicy, medium-weight, Island coastal pinot noir vibe, but in 2020 it's a touch fleshier, and that really gives it an extra edge in the glass. It is silky smooth on entry with wild cherry, raspberry, and a dried leaf undertow that pulls you through the wine. Saison Vineyard is the anchor pinot noir for this wine, providing 75 percent of the blend. The texture and freshness of Cowichan Valley pinot reflect its unique BC marine silt and glacial, fluvial, sandy loam soils. A mix of clones is used: 115, 667, 777, 828, and a clone whose origin is unknown, adding a level of complexity that is much appreciated. Very little new oak completes the picture of a standout island pinot.Tasted: 08 July 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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