Rustic, earthy, fragrant.
This Tempranillo was grown at 895MASL and spent 12 months in French and American oak.
Expect fragrant roasted cherry and sweet brown spices, licorice and vanilla, roasted coffee and wild brush aromas. The palate is less gregarious than the nose; dark fruits and leather, toasted spice and espresso flavours with distinct savoury undertones. Good balance and structure with a restrained and earthy character.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 25th, 2025

Pretty, fresh, elegant. The da Silva estate is located on the Naramata Bench and is owned by Richard and Twylla da Silva. Da Silva's story begins in 1955 when the family moved from Portugal to the Okanagan Valley--in 1959 they purchased an orchard. Almost 50 years later, in 2006, the family built a winery and today they draw fruit from 11 different vineyards/growers located in: Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Penticton.
The winery is also home to The Kitchen at da Silva, where a fusion of Mexican~Portuguese tapas is the theme.
The Pinot Noir comes from vines grown on the Naramata Bench and Penticton West Bench--the Hidden Hollow Vineyard and Lazy Dog Vineyard. It was barrel aged for 18 months in Hungarian oak (50%) and French oak (50%) both medium+ toast.
More delicate than the last vintage I tasted (2019) this 2021 is so pretty; cherry and cranberry, ground star anise and vanilla, cedar chips, forest floor and hits of violet adorn the nose. It is silky and has notable levity and freshness. Balanced, refined and elegant it has powdery tannins on the finish.
©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 2nd, 2024

Zesty, chic, restrained.
The da Silva estate is located on the Naramata Bench and is owned by Richard and Twylla da Silva. Da Silva's story begins in 1955 when the family moved from Portugal to the Okanagan Valley--in 1959 they purchased an orchard. Almost 50 years later, in 2006, the family built a winery and today they draw fruit from 11 different vineyards/growers located in: Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Penticton.
The winery is also home to The Kitchen at da Silva, where a fusion of Mexican~Portuguese tapas is the theme.
The estate Hidden Hollow Vineyard on the Naramata Bench is home to these Chaenin Blanc vines. It's grown on sandy loam soils and saw only stainless steel in production.
It's a restrained Chenin with fresh lemony notes layered with vague peach skin, start fruit, white flowers and wild honey aromas. It's chic and pristine and snappy with nice weight and a long racy finish.
©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 2nd, 2024