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Da Silva Vinho Branco 2022
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaVinho Branco is a unique BC wine starting with its blend of pinot gris, viognier, pearl of Casaba, and chardonnay that come off three different vineyards. Its progressive winemaking sees the grapes co-fermented in a single tank as they arrive at the winery in a nod to the old Portuguese field blends. Winemaker Richard da Silva, whose family emigrated from Portugal and been farming in the Okanagan since the mid-1950s, ages this wine for a short 4 months. It leaves it remarkably fresh, pitching florals, minerality, bitter grapefruit, and fresh white fruit sprinkled with a squeeze of ripe apricot and citrus that puckers the palate and prepares you to enjoy a varied menu of foods. A great place to drink this wine is onsite at The Kitchen, the winery patio restaurant that is packing them in. The label designed by Twyla Da Silva is spot on the money. Look for future versions to contain Portuguese grape varieties, as Richard pays homage to the family history.Tasted: 01 June 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $25.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Blend: Pinot Gris - Viognier - Pearl of Csaba - ChardonnayCSPC: 424254UPC: 626990408062
