Lightning Rock Pinot Noir Rosé Elysia Vineyard 2023
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRetasted but very similar. The wine exhibits a deep garnet-orange hue and offers a subtle, earthy, berry driven, and peppery bouquet. Tasting notes feature red fruits, including cranberry and red cherry, complemented by fresh cut herbs, culminating in a dry finish. This gastronomic style pairs well with richer cuisine, such as spicy Korean barbecue or fire grilled scallops, or can be enjoyed on a warm patio alongside a slice of juicy watermelon. This Summerland pink originates from the alluvial and glacial deposits of the Summerland Bench in the central Okanagan Valley. The fruit is harvested by hand, and 15% is foot treaded for three days, while the remaining 85% undergoes carbonic maceration. Fermentation and aging occur in a combination of neutral oak puncheons (60%) and stainless steel tanks (40%) with full malolactic fermentation completed.Tasted: 26 July 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Lightning Rock Pinot Noir Rosé Elysia Vineyard 2023
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom the dark side of pinot noir rosé, this single vineyard Elysia is about as nonstandard as they come. The nose is decidedly herbaceous with green shrub. The fruit is primarily carbonic in style, with cranberry, forest berries, and thorny blackberries, with some bitter notes in a high acid finish. It's an outlier rosé for sure and not one for the timid. The winery suggests serving it with Korean barbecue, and I think that would be a good idea.Tasted: 30 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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