Pretty, juicy, dry.
Located on the Naramata Bench, Domaine Roche is owned by Penelope and Dylan Roche, and while they are established in the Okanagan Valley, they have roots in Bordeaux and Burgundy.
The estate vines (farmed organically) are located on the southern edge of the Naramata Bench, overlooking the city of Penticton and Okanagan Lake, and are rooted in a mix of silt, organic matter and gravel.
The vineyard adjoins the winery and includes Schonberger, Zweigelt, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (the latter two were planted in the summer of 2017).
This Naramata Bench Pinot Gris comes from the organic Kozier Vineyard and has serious substance. Notes of beeswax and marzipan are fleshed out with a compote of quince, pear and yellow plums, along with wild mushrooms and lemon curd. It is slick and concentrated with intense waxy/lanolin flavours woven with grilled lemon and grapefruit peel. Impressive posture and length.
Green Wines, Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium , Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, French Food
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Wine Diva reviewed - 2021-05-14 17:07:25.0
