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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Hillside Heritage Series Muscat Ottoneltext
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Hillside Heritage Series Muscat Ottonel 2025

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Muscat family includes over 200 varieties, with Ottonel as a particularly floral option. Winemaker Kathy Malone's hands off approach throughout much of the winemaking process produces a highly nuanced, pure, ethereal version of the grape that gets little respect from consumers, until they taste it. Malone's label is one of the best in North America. A long, slow stainless steel fermentation produces a stylish floral profile with faint hints of orange and spice, making it pair well with a variety of foods. The finish is pleasingly just off-dry.Tasted: 22 June 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$26.00750mlwinery direct, VQA wine stores
Producer: Hillside WineryDistributors: Lone Tree Cellars
Grape: Muscat OttonelCSPC: 434803UPC: 626990019152