Fern Walk Vintners 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Black Sage Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC
Availability: Widely available at BCLDB stores
Cost: $14.99-16.99 + tax
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: October 15th, 2015
Tasting Notes: Produced by the Mission Hill conglomerate and sold exclusively through BC Liquor Stores, the Fern Walk label offers only two wines, so far, this tangy, Sauvignon Blanc and a keep-it-simple Pinot Gris.
A straight-forward wine, without any bells and whistles, this Sauvignon Blanc does offer a refreshing, pungent, punch of citrus and gooseberry aromas and flavours on the subtle nose and the vibrant palate, respectively. A masculine wine, finishing dry with a touch of spice and solid minerality lingering moderately. Enjoy this win in its youth. Drink now-2016.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
Fern Walk Vintners 2014 Pinot Gris (Black Sage Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC
Availability: Widely available at BCLDB stores
Cost: $14.99-16.99 + tax
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: September 27th, 2015
Tasting Notes: Produced by the Mission Hill conglomerate and sold exclusively through BC Liquor Stores, the Fern Walk label offers only two wines, so far, this fresh, keep-it-simple Pinot Gris and a tangy, pungent Sauvignon Blanc.
The Pinot Gris, sourced from a Black Sage Bench vineyard, is made in the Pinot Grigio style with no oak contact, only stainless steel fermentation and ageing, though, some added colour and texture comes from some extended skin contact during the crush. A refreshing wine with nothing out-of-place and nothing too memorable either. A mix of orchard and tropical fruit with soft, mineral notes on the muted nose and the slightly off-dry, short, mouth-watering palate. Drink this Gris in its youth. Drink now-2016.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
