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Hester Creek Character White 2025
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCharacter White has evolved into a gewürztraminer-dominant wine, with a smaller portion of pinot gris. Look for classic rosewater aromas with litchi, fresh ginger, and ripe melon, without any cloying notes. The palate is off-dry, with watery notes of lychee, fresh honey, and a dusting of desert brush. Think lunchtime dishes like quiche or a spicy tuna roll, and serve well chilled on a warm patio. By all accounts, 2025 was the perfect growing season at Hester Creek, and it's destined to be one of the best vintages ever in the Okanagan Valley. Consistent heat with no extremes, low disease pressure, no spring frost, and a record 1859 Growing Degree Days (GDD) all fuelled a recovery not thought possible after the winter damage in 2024 and 2023.Tasted: 26 March 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, BCLS, privates, restaurants |
Blend: Pinot Gris - Chardonnay - GewürztraminerCSPC: 158147UPC: 626990112211
