Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOne of 4 single vineyard Unsworth pinot noirs released from the 2023 vintage, this comes off the very special Saison Vineyard, in Cowichan Valley, and its glacial till soils. This uses clones 828, 667, 777, and 115, all destemmed and fermented whole berry in stainless before aging in French barriques (15% new) for 1 year. Pouring a hazy crimson hue, this charms immediately with its alluring crushed raspberry, fragrant cherry blossoms, rasped pink peppercorn coursing over river stones, lofted with an easy, bright marine acidity, and framed with fine, spiderweb tannins. The finish lingers long with crushed stones and coastal salinity. Such a special wine of place, and one of Canada's top pinot noirs, yet again.Tasted: 05 August 2026Tasted by: Prices:
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaIf you've been sleeping on Cowichan Valley pinot noir, the 2023 single vineyard releases from Unsworth are your cue to pay attention. The Saison Vineyard leads the pack, as it has for years for the winery. This is pinot for pinot lovers: ethereal but concentrated; bright and pure but with compelling savoury complexity; structured yet suave and supple. Expect lifted red berries, sap, earth, and a floral perfume that keeps pulling you back to the glass. One word: wow.Tasted: 08 March 2026Tasted by: Prices:
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe first time I walked into Saison Vineyards, I knew the wine would be special. Meticulous farming and caring owners have revealed the property's glacial till soils, seemingly placed on Vancouver Island to nourish magically fussy pinot noir grapes. The blend is 50% clone 828, with equal parts 667 and 777. Saison has both depth and flavour intensity, making it the flagship Unsworth pinot. Fragrant Bing cherry and bramble notes draw you into the glass, inviting you to enjoy the complexity and finesse of this wine. Less is more at Uunsworth, and this is more. The Saison Pinot Noir is a provincial treasure if you can find some.Tasted: 23 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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