Aromas of rose, orange blossom, clove, honey and grapefruit meet up with the lychee, peach, papaya and pineapple on the palate. There is a soft texture, low acidity and very good length.
Musqué is an aromatic clone of Chardonnay. This stainless steel–fermented wine is a pale straw colour; honeysuckle, fennel and apple on the nose with a dry, medium-bodied apple flavour and a floral note. Good staying power on the palate with a spicy finish.
Proprietor Harry McWatters foresaw the potential of the Black Sage Bench’s sandy loam soil over 20 years ago. Bold scents and luscious flavours of honeysuckle, pineapple and butterscotch. Apple-like crispness balances the buttery texture and oak-derived complexity. Finishes with a lick of lemon oil and vanilla spice. Tasty with bacon polenta.
Straw-coloured, this medium-bodied wine has a floral/apple nose with a dry red-apple flavour. It’s fresh and lively and nicely balanced by citrus acidity. It’s a wine for quaffing on the dock or the patio or matching with tapas.
Nice complexity on the nose showing aromas and flavours of baked bread, apple pie, raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb with a pleasant edginess, lively full bubbles, and a long length. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay.
BC wine pioneer Harry McWatters continues his stellar way with Bordeaux-varietal whites. This Sauv Blanc (79%)/Sémillon (21%) blend bolts from the glass with fragrant, complex aromas/flavours: honeydew, tangerine, mango and gooseberry. Lemony acidity ensures freshness; barrel fermentation imbues richness, while oak-kissed spiciness adds length. Awesome with ceviche.
This combination of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon has seen a light oak treatment. This has conjured up a complex mix of grapefruit, white peach, tomato vine, pineapple, passion fruit, vanilla and smoke on the nose. The palate adds nuances of pear, apple and spice. It is full-bodied, with bright acid and excellent length rounding out the experience.