Elegant, delightful, mouthwatering. This Winemaker's Series Middle Bench Vineyard Pinot Blanc has long been a favourite.
The 2021 leads with aromas of wildflowers and grapefruit, melon, crunchy green pear, wet stone and lemongrass. Silky on the tongue it's elegant and bright with vibrant citrus and exotic fruit and honeysuckle flavours. Mouthwatering and lengthy, another delightful vintage.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 7th, 2022

Toasty, tangy, citrusy. This single vineyard Pinot Blanc has long been a favourite; this year it takes on a new profile. Toasted, smoky and yeasty aromas are layered with oak spice, key lime, star fruit and crisp orchard fruits. The palate is very tangy and citrusy with good concentration and length, but it's a little less buoyant that previous examples.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 14th, 2020

Elegant, levity, slick This Winemaker's Series Middle Bench Vineyard Pinot Blanc has long been a favourite.
The 2020 suggests beeswax, warm pear compote, green papaya and wet stone aromas. The texture is slick it has lovely levity but with a creamy edge. Flavours here are dominated by yellow apple, mineral and citrus.
Elegant.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 3rd, 2021

Fresh, plummy, smooth.
This lovely Syrah (co-fermented with 3% Viognier) was hand-harvested and aged 15 months in French oak barrels to mature.
It has a rich plummy and blackberry scented nose underscored by vanilla, espresso, concord grapes, purple flowers and while pepper. The entry is smooth it has a nice balance of structure and freshness. Medium-bodied with some tannic grip the finish trails tobacco leaf, coffee and pepper flavours.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 12th, 2025

New, complex, mouth-filling.
A new wine for Clos du Soleil, this Pinot Gris is golden in colour with aromas of smoked almonds and honey, golden fruit and clove. It is creamy yet lovely with good complexity and obvious oak contact. mouth-filling and balanced, it's a good addition to the portfolio.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 9th, 2019