Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe nose is slight light plum and chocolate, a whiff of Mission fig, Seville orange, rich mulberry, loganberry, and more. In the glass, ample red berry fruit, mission fig, oak involvement, and dried fruit. It is a little weighty and bigger bodied, with some alcohol heat and tannic friction at this point, but the wine carries it all with grace. The finish is lengthened and flavourful. Sourced exclusively from estate vineyards, the involved clones are 115, 667, 777, 828, 943, 91, Swan, and Mt. Eden. The yield is about 2 tons per acre. The grapes are de stemmed into one ton fermenters and undergo a 6-7 day cold soak before a natural fermentation. The wine matures in the barrel (28% new French puncheons, balance in 2nd fill) for 15 months with no racking until pre-bottle blending. Unfined and unfiltered.Tasted: 16 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$69.00
750ml
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Producer: Little Engine WinesDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 74419UPC: 626990262084
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a rich, full blown, New World style pinot that will have its fans, from its sweet plum entry to its jammy, raspberry mid-palate, and savoury sweet baking spice finish. It is nowhere near ready to drink, but with a substantial piece of duck, or a favourite mushroom dish you could enjoy it now. The fruit is all estate, mixing clones 115, 667, 777, 828, 943, 91, Swan, and Mt. Eden, and cropped at a mere 2 tons per acre. The 2020 Gold aged in 28% new French puncheons with the balance in 2nd use barrels, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.Tasted: 21 April 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$69.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Little Engine WinesDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 74419UPC: 626990262084
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