by Tim Pawsey
To kick off summer, we asked six Okanagan winemakers to weigh in on some of their favourite summer sips.
Quails’ Gate JEFF DEL NIN, SENIOR WINEMAKER
“This vintage is a bit different, as the wine has a little more Pinot Gris than usual. The wine is a bit fruitier—but still crisp with nice bright acidity and is very fresh. The sugars are in check with lots of citrus and apple notes and moderate alcohol. One of things I’ve always liked about Chasselas is it’s so clean, and with low alcohol, perfect for sipping as a social wine. It’s great with just about any seafood, teased up with a little lemon juice, or grilled summer vegetables with some Parmesan cheese.”
QUAILS’ GATE CHASSELAS PINOT GRIS PINOT BLANC BC VQA $21.99 585737
Stag’s Hollow KEIRA LEFRANC, WINEMAKER
“This wine is really fun to make. Very hands-on with three separate picks. The first (about half the fruit) is early, for acidity. The next, about two weeks later, goes into stainless steel barrels, with lees stirring for texture and complexity. And the final one, a late pick, goes into large, neutral French oak. I like to make a Pinot Gris that’s a little bit different from elsewhere in the valley. It’s quite full-bodied, so good with roast chicken with tarragon, and that little bit of sugar makes it excellent with Indian food and spices!”
STAG’S HOLLOW PINOT GRIS BC VQA $24.99 663120
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