Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaChain Reaction is a newish Naramata Bench winery owned by Joel and Linda Chamaschuk, named after their love of cycling. They planted their first vineyard in 2019 on the Bench in 2019. Consulting winemaker Dwight Sick oversees the wines made at nearby Moraine Winery and this gris comes off two sites: Kaleden's OPG Vineyard, and Chain Reaction's McMillan Vineyard in Penticton. It is made with simple, straightforward winemaking. It was whole bunch pressed, fermented and aged stainless steel, and left on lees in tank for four months. This is a fresh, fragrant mix of florals, pears, limes, and mandarin with a sweet underbelly. More of a sipper than a food wine unless the menu is spicy. Ready to drink.Tasted: 01 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaChain Reaction is based on the Naramata Bench and is named for the owners' love of cycling. Joel and Linda Chamaschuk, originally from the Lower Mainland, finally decided to become part of the industry and purchased an orchard on the Bench, planting their first vineyard in 2019. Winemaker Dwight Sick oversees the wines. This year's PG comes primarily from Kaleden's OPG Vineyard and Chain Reaction's McMillan Vineyard in Penticton. Each lot was a whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless, with a partial chill to preserve RS. Both lots rested for two months on lees before fining, blending, filtration, and bottling. Ripe and fleshy, with fragrant florals, white peach, orchard pear, lime pith, subtle anise, a crunchy snap of Asian pear acidity to liven, and a solid bump of RS for extra friendliness. Think modern Alsace x Okanagan Valley.Tasted: 21 June 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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