Poplar Grove Winery White Blend Naramata Bench Viognier Pinot Gris (2011)
| Winery: | Poplar Grove Winery |
| Region: | Canada » British Columbia » Okanagan Valley » Naramata Bench |
| Varietal: | Pinot Grigio |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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May 2013
Subtle, clean, and fresh on the nose with fresh sweet floral notes and some minerality. More of the same on the palate of this light - medium bodied wine, with notes of white peach, and sweet ginger/ginger ale, and subdued but consistent acid that provides structure and backbone. A delicate and balanced/well done wine - I think my score may be l... Read More
January 2013
Cedar-infused red fruit greet the nose on this wild, muscular red. There are notes of cranberry, cherry cola and cake spice; amazingly, this Naramata wine is very much like a good Hermitage or Cote-Rotie; there is good grip and structure for up to 5 years aging, but I cannot wait given the smooth balance of this wine as it is today. One of the ... Read More
December 2012
This viognier - though soft smooth and thirst-quenching is a little dilute for my tastes. There are the usual varietal markers such as peach, apricot, lychee and ginger spice on the nose with a muted sense of same on the palate. Needs a bit more fruit intensity to improve. Still, a tasty accompaniment to Chinese fare. 86 points Read More
October 2012
Poplar Grove is in the groove with Pinot Gris; this number has a beautiful varietal nose of peach pie with that je ne sais quois element that evokes a pleasant musk. The wine has a wonderful spring water purity on the palate, with more peach confit and pie spice. Somewhat dilute (a product of the vintage, no doubt) but clean, refreshing and on... Read More
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