BC Beauties...

Posted 11/14/2017
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2016 Natural Amber Pinot Gris, Sperling Vineyards, Okanagan Valley BC VQA $30.00 12%
This is Pinot Gris taken to the next level. Using estate-grown fruit, this is an orange wine made with 40% whole cluster, 40% whole berry and 20% press juice. Notes of rose petal, elderflower, applesauce, quince, cantaloupe and nectarine. Rounded and generous in the mouth with sturdy structure and elegant acidity. (91)
 
2016 ‘Five Vineyards’ Pinot Blanc, Mission Hill, Okanagan Valley BC VQA 13%
From the Oliver Vineyard comes this smart expression of Pinot Blanc, with luscious aromatic ripe tree fruit – peach and red apple, with notes of honey, candied ginger. Gorgeously balanced with crisp acidity and a rounded texture. A wonderful example of this underexposed grape variety. (90)
 
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Mission Hill Family Estate, Okanagan Valley BC VQA 14.5%
Dark, jammy fruit with notes of clove, leather, vanilla and dried berries. Full and robust with firm tannins and lengthy finish. (89)
 
2014 ‘Five Vineyards’ Cabernet Merlot, Mission Hill, Okanagan Valley BC VQA 14.2%
Bold, plummy nose with brambly berries, smoke, raspberry, dark cherry preserves and cigar box. Richly textured with velvety tannins and good mid-palate depth. Well integrated oak with a persistent, smokey finish.  (90)