Pillitteri’s 2013 Vidal Icewine churns out enormous peach, honey, lychee, pineapple, candied citrus and spice flavours. Excellent extraction and weight with a crisp edge giving definition. Great length.
A blend of about 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay made in the traditional bubbly method. The nose is lovely with biscuit, cherry, raspberry and subtle herb and rhubarb notes. On the palate it’s quite dry and refreshing with crisp red fruits, pomegranate, apple, citrus, bramble and toasty vanilla notes through a lively, bright finish.
Huge peach, honey, sponge toffee, toast, candied pear, bergamot and candied lemon are present on a concentrated frame. Vibrant acidity tidies up any heaviness, and the finale carries long.
A rarity, this vivid pink, 100% Dornfelder sports bright red strawberry and raspberry notes on top, with a refreshing burst of rhubarb, strawberry and citrus on the quite dry palate with some spicy notes in the close.
The combination of aromatic purity, power and balance are truly impressive. Huge lime, bergamot, white peach and crystalline minerality soar across the senses. The palate achieves the status of a lovely Kabinett with a long aftertaste. Still an infant; it will be interesting revisit this wine as it evolves over the next decade, at least.
Bold salmon colour in the glass with crushed strawberry and citrus on the nose before a juicy, well-balanced palate of raspberry, cranberry and rhubarb wrapped in refreshing acidity. Think cioppino, strong cheeses and cold cuts, or just good sipping.
A flagship German-styled Okanagan Gris, with honey and apple on top followed by a generous and well-textured mouthfeel with sweet apple and spicy hints to finish.