Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2013 Pinot Gris - 88pts

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2013 Pinot Gris (Golden Mile Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability
: Direct from winery here, BCLDB and VQA stores
Cost: $18.99
Alcohol: 12.9%
Production: 7943 cases
Date Tasted: March 5th, 2014

Tasting Notes: True to the house style, the latest edition of Tinhorn's popular Pinot Gris is lush and juicy, though, in a slightly more subtle way for 2013 than in previous years, especially on the orchard and tropical fruit-infused nose. The palate offers a nice balance between ripe fruit flavours and cool mineral'n'citrus characters with apple, pear, kumquat and river stone notes leading the way. 


Finished and aged in stainless steel, 30% of the wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, softening the texture and rounding the edges, though, the finish remains tangy with a hint of lingering spice and yeast flavours. Drink now-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

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