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Lightning Rock Pinot Noir Elysia Vineyardtext
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Lightning Rock Pinot Noir Elysia Vineyard 2023

Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaElysia tells another terroir story from Lightning Rock's estate and home ranch in Summerland. Planted in 2006 on steep slopes overlooking Okanagan Lake, it combines glacial till, limestone influences, decomposed granite, and alluvial soils. The setting consistently produces pinot that speaks to its site with floral aromatics, bright red fruit, and minerality, while emphasizing elegance over weight. It is more about tension and precision than richness. It is a delight to sip and has the chops to be at the dinner table with a wide assortment of foods. Kudos to winemaker Sebastian Hotte for his light hands.Tasted: 16 May 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$38.00750mlwinery direct
Producer: Lightning RockDistributors: Coastal Craft Beverages
Vin Van Imports
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 185143UPC: 626990364788