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Fort Berens Grüner Veltliner Extended Lees Contact Red Rock Vineyard 2022
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaFrom their estate Red Rock Vineyard, in Lillooet, this GV was destemmed and crushed, with 4 hours skin contact prior to heading to a split of 70% stainless, 30% neutral oak for fermentation. Crisp and bright, with gooseberry, melon, pink grapefruit along a sleek (near clinical) palate, with a slightly slick of lees, and dusting of white peppery spice on the snappy finish. Correct, fresh, and bright, this would suit any summer salads / steamed shellfish dishes.Tasted: 26 June 2023Tasted by: Prices:BC | $25.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers, grocery |
Grape: Grüner VeltlinerCSPC: 142542UPC: 626990451044