River Stone Estate Winery 2016 Sparkling White Merlot - 89pts

River Stone Estate Winery 2016 Sparkling White Merlot (Oliver) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Limited. 2017 vintage available direct from winery here
Cost: $23.90 (including tax)
Alcohol: 13.8%
Production: 250 cases
Date Tasted: July 25th, 2018

Tasting Notes: A lovely, sparkling rosé made of Merlot grapes (with a splash of Malbec) seeing minimal skin contact creating a pale, salmon-orange hue. Produced using the Charmat method (pressurized tank) with a flinty, flirty, fruity nose of strawberry shortcake, peach pit, kiwi and light mineral aromas. The effervescent, off-dry, cream'n'fruit, palate is nicely balanced with pink grapefruit acidity and a mineral kiss, leading to a (mostly) dry finish. Very refreshing and joyful. Drink now-2020.
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