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Rigour and Whimsy Bifröst 2021
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRigour & Whimsy are a tiny garagiste, family-owned winery based in Okanagan Falls, sourcing vineyards across the Okanagan for their creative and adventuresome (and artfully labelled) portfolio, one that changes annually. Bifröst, aka the rainbow bridge, is a 55 / 45 mix of riesling / gewürztraminer, fermented whole berry with 1 month maceration in stainless, prior to resting 6 months in used French puncheons. Pouring a hazy golden hue, these pretty, perfumed grapes swirl their magic in the structural matrix of skin contact white grapes. Wild orange, apricot skin, peach fuzz, nectarine, musk melon glide through the mellow palate, gripped with fine tannins through a astringent bitter lemon rinse. Edgy yet approachable, this is a smart orange wine for enjoying now, from adventuresome folks that are getting it right.Tasted: 16 August 2022Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $32.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
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Blend: Riesling - Gewürztraminer
