Fragrant, slick, fleshy.
Partially fermented in a concrete egg creates amazing mouthfeel and texture this Gris is a fragrant melange of honeysuckle and Bosc pears, peach marmalade, vanilla and lemon curd. The mouth reveals a slick and fleshy palate with golden fruits, spice and vanilla liqueur. Concentrated and creamy, oak nuanced hang on the finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 20th, 2020

Potent, luscious, generous.
Made from grapes sourced from Okanagan Falls (and 5% from Naramata Bench) this potent Pinot was aged 12 months in new (22%) and neutral oak barrels--it's 14.2% alcohol.
It has a chocolaty character with cherry, raspberry and sarsaparilla aromas atop earth and cedary undertones. Mimicking the nose, a fleshy palate is laden with generous fruit, spice and pipe tobacco flavours. It's a ripe but balanced version, smooth in texture, supple in weight and boasts long and luscious finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 19th, 2020

Potent, generous, polished.
This potent Syrah comes from LFNG's estate Perfect Hedge vineyard in Osoyoos. It was co-fermented with 3% Viognier (a nod to Northern Rhone Valley's versions) then aged 20 months in 35% new and 18% puncheons.
Chocolate dipped cherries, espresso, black raspberry, vanilla, violets, cardamom and star anise aromas lead to an equally plush and generous palate. Purple fruits, licorice, pipe tobacco, espresso and rich chocolaty flavours are underscored by pepper. It's a lengthy and warm wine with sweet, polished tannins.
15.4% ABV.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 29th, 2021

Potent, ripe, chewy.
This weighty Syrah comes from LFNG's estate Perfect Hedge vineyard in Osoyoos. It was co-fermented with 3% Viognier (a nod to Northern Rhone Valley's versions) then aged 20 months in 28% new and 72% older French oak.
Roasted cherries and molasses dominate the nose along with coconut husk, melted dark chocolate, prunes and grilled fennel bulb, vanilla, cinnamon and coriander. Weighty and plush, the palate shows super ripe berries, pepper and Mexican spiced chocolate. There is some chew to the tannins and heat on the finish thanks to 14.9% alcohol.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 20th, 2021

Potent, powerful, supple.
If you love potent Viogniers, then step right up!
The 2019 comes from the Perfect Hedge Vineyard in Osoyoos and BullPine vineyard an hour south of the Naramata Bench winery. The Bullpine is hotter and provides the extra heat units that Viognier requires to ripen fully. The sites are harvested separately to maintain the perfect balance between rupees and acidity.
Peach compote and mango, ginger and brown spice aromas commingle with teething biscuits, honey and vanilla. The palate is powerful and exotic - spice, citrus and stone fruit flavours dominate. Supple, balanced and lengthy, this is an outstanding representation of the variety.
Keep in mind, it’s a doozy at 14.9% alcohol.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 10th, 2020