Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc ~ Accolades
2012 Vintage
Excellent – Eric Degerman, Great Northwest Wine Magazine
“From one bench to another, winemaker Bradley Cooper sourced these grapes off the Black Sage Bench in Oliver, British Columbia, and took them back to the Penticton winery on the Naramata Bench. The helping of Muscat Ottonel (8%) proved to be a generous addition by adding a bit of muskiness to the nose of fresh-cut Granny Smith apple, lemongrass, beeswax and twist of lemon. Flavors of lime, kiwi fruit and more lemongrass make for a brisk drink that’s packaged with lime peel and finished plenty dry enough for mussels, scallops or clam chowder. Nov. 26, 2013
2011 Vintage
Score: 90
Natalie Maclean, noted Canadian wine author
“Fresh, clean and crisp with a lovely lemon-lime brightness. Not grassy. Perfectly refreshing and medium-bodied with mouth-watering acidity for food. Grapes were sourced from the Blue Terrace Vineyard, Black Sage Road and Oliver vineyards.” Mar. 2013
John Schreiner, renowned BC wine author
“Aromas of lime and grapefruit surge from the glass. On the palate, the flavours are herbal entwined with lime and grapefruit. The finish is crisp, refreshing and dry.” December 10, 2012
2009 Vintage
Score: 93 + Best White Wine in Canada
James Suckling, former senior editor Wine Spectator
“This is fascinating with a super minerally, white pepper character on the nose and palate. Medium bodied, with bright acidity. Very intense. Really original. A Canadian “Silex”. Baby Sancerre.” Feb. 27, 2011
