Black Market Estate Series Pinot Blanc 2023
This wine has aromas of white peach, green apple and floral notes. Soft and round on the entry, this wine has a striking acidity that keeps it lively and fresh on the palate. White peach, pear, pineapple and citrus lead off, followed by lemon curd and poached pear. The long finish shows notes of lemon peel and raw almond. The rich texture is beautifully balanced between the lively acidity and the creaminess and length of the finish.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage(s) | 2023 |
| Color | White Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Pinot Blanc |
This wine has aromas of white peach, green apple and floral notes. Soft and round on the entry, this wine has a striking acidity that keeps it lively and fresh on the palate. White peach, pear, pineapple and citrus lead off, followed by lemon curd and poached pear. The long finish shows notes of lemon peel and raw almond. The rich texture is beautifully balanced between the lively acidity and the creaminess and length of the finish.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage(s) | 2023 |
| Color | White Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Pinot Blanc |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.4% |
| Product Code | B020W00523 |
| UPC | 626990346814 |
| Inventory | In Stock (67) |
Tasting notes
This wine has aromas of white peach, green apple and floral notes. Soft and round on the entry, this wine has a striking acidity that keeps it lively and fresh on the palate. White peach, pear, pineapple and citrus lead off, followed by lemon curd and poached pear. The long finish shows notes of lemon peel and raw almond. The rich texture is beautifully balanced between the lively acidity and the creaminess and length of the finish.
Pairing
This is a highly versatile wine on the table. The textural complexity, medium body and crisp acidity enables our Pinot Blanc to pair well with many different dishes. Try it with a warm artisan brie cheese, or with Potato-Crusted Salmon.
Cellaring
Enjoy through 2028
Zippy and energetic, this Pinot Blanc is a great combination of softness and precision…plus a creamy texture and feisty personality. 100% estate fruits from the Conviction Ridge Vineyard in Kaleden, BC. Just between Penticton & Okanagan Falls, this small hamlet is becoming a hot spot for grape growing in the Okanagan. On the nose, this Pinot Blanc expresses dual components from both the citrus spectrum and the oak spices. Lemon, lime, yellow apple, white flowers, nutmeg, hazelnut, cardamom and even cinnamon. The palate is soft and creamy, and the barrel fermentation and barrel aging definitely play a role on the texture and the multi-layers facet of this complex wine. Aromas of lemon curd, orange peel, white peach and grilled pineapple intermingle on the front and mid-palate until vanilla and oak spice take over for a long and satisfying finish. The structure of this wine is worth noting, showing bright acidity and low alcohol levels.
Appellation
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Viticulture
Conviction Ridge vineyard in Kaleden
Vinification
Acid 6.1g/L
pH 3.4
Residual Sugar 2.2g/L
With naturally low yields the grapes show incredible depth of flavour and aroma. Hand-harvested early in the morning to preserve the acidity, the grapes were lightly whole-cluster pressed and then the juice was fermented in neutral barrels. After fermentation, the wine was aged 8 months in barrel, with batonnage (stirring of the lees) twice a month to build body and texture.
Producer Description
Inspired artisan wines, hand-crafted in the Heart of Wine Country.
Situated on a bench overlooking Skaha Lake in picturesque Kaleden, BC, Garagistes Rob Hammersley and Michelle Shewchuk are crafting distinctive small-lot wines. In addition to Conviction Ridge Vineyard, their organically farmed estate property, the other vineyards from which they source their grapes are responsibly and sustainably farmed by growers who care as much about quality as they do.
Fueled by passion | Driven by perfection | Unconstrained by Tradition.
For many years while still living in Calgary, Rob and Michelle would travel to the Okanagan in search of the small boutique wines that weren’t available in the Alberta market. Inevitably, they would fill their car with cases and cases of amazing wines…and “smuggle” them back across the border to share with family and friends ("smuggled' since Canada's archaic alcohol laws make it technically illegal to carry wine across provincial boundaries!). They became known as the Wine Black Marketeers, so when they set up their own winery, choosing the name was easy!
Today they are crafting beautiful small batch wines that reflect some of the best varieties of the Okanagan as well as some suprising rarer grapes that make for a distinctive portfolio!
Rob Hammersley – Owner | Winemaker
- The Day Job: I’m a winegrower, tending to our small vineyard in the picturesque town of Kaleden in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia and hand-crafting distinctive small-batch wines.
- The “Old” Job: A former senior corporate finance and strategy professional in the power and utilities industry.
- The Facts: Viticulture and Enology Certificates from Washington State University. WSET Level 3 certified. Cycling and hockey enthusiast. Hockey and ringette coach.
Michelle Shewchuk – Owner
- The Day Job: Flies the friendly skies as a flight attendant with an international airline.
- The “Side” Job: Co-conspirator of Black Market Wine Co. Voice of reason, sounding board and fresh palate.
- The Facts: WSET Level 2 certified. Mother of 3 (4, if you include Rob). I run…a lot.
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This wine has aromas of white peach, green apple and floral notes. Soft and round on the entry, this wine has a striking acidity that keeps it lively and fresh on the palate. White peach, pear, pineapple and citrus lead off, followed by lemon curd and poached pear. The long finish shows notes of lemon peel and raw almond. The rich texture is beautifully balanced between the lively acidity and the creaminess and length of the finish.