Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyards 2021
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Cowichan Valley's Saison Vineyard, and its marine silt loams, this pinot blends clones 115, 667, 777, and 828. All were destemmed and fermented whole berry in stainless before aging in French barriques (20% new) for 1 year. Fragrant and lifted wild strawberries, raspberries, pink florals sail through this lighter (12.3%) pinot, giving an air of finesse and elegance that stretches from first whiff through a lingering pink peppercorn finish. Tannins are slight and supple, hugging this bright red, and welcoming numerous food pairings (I'm voting wild salmon / wild mushrooms).Tasted: 08 January 2024Tasted by: Prices:
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyards 2021
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaSadly, there isn’t much of the wine. Still, high quality and low production are good for the grower, and the winery and Saison Vineyard, a property that is a beacon for Island pinot noir, are good for British Columbia. Winemaker Dan Wright has an affinity for letting this wine's high acid, floral aspects shine through drawing on its earthy, dark cherry and savoury notes that help build complexity and length without alcohol and wood marring the purity. Like last year, this is another long, complex, delicate, and layered pinot that deserves the attention of pinotphiles. The Saison soil type is Shawnigan, a mix of marine silt and loam. The clones are 115 (18%), 667 (26%), 777 (30%) and 828 (26%). The wine spends 12 months in 20 percent new oak barriques. Alcohol is a modest 12.4 percent. Only 96 cases are made.Tasted: 27 July 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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