futronic  
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3214
 | | 05-10-2004 01:38 AM |
| Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Served blind. Aromas of butterscotch, vanilla, cassis, black licorice. Butterscotch dissipates then returns with time in the glass. Full-bodied with figs, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, and just a touch of limoncello on the back. Dry, peppery finish with vanilla notes, ~30s. Second best Canadian wine I've had. 87 points (05/08/2004). | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 196
| | 05-10-2004 05:26 PM |
| So which was the best?
As an apologist for the BC wine industry I had great hope the first time I tried the Pinnacle but unfortunately I didn't really like it. Have tried it twice now and both times I found it too lean and green for the price. From my perspective, all the reds by Burrowing Owl, Poplar Grove and Black Hills are better wines. And the Quail's gate Pinot Noir and Foch. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3214
| | 05-10-2004 06:58 PM |
| | The best I had was the 1998 Pillitteri Cabernet Franc Family Reserve. I wouldn't pay $50 for the Pinnacle, but I wouldn't turn it down if someone was pouring it my glass. If I recall correctly, this had several hours of air before being rebottled and bagged. | | | |
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Seaquam
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1141
| | 05-11-2004 12:07 AM |
| And some Blue Mountain Pinot Noirs, but not consistently.
And some Nichols Syrah, but only in occasional vintages.
I dare say the list must be getting complete by now. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 196
| | 05-11-2004 01:12 AM |
| | Well, I've had good luck with the three bottles of Sandhill Small Lot wines I have tried. And then there are the whites. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3214
| | 05-12-2004 04:55 PM |
| | My neighbour had a bottle of 2002 Blue Mountain Pinot open a couple nights ago and it was mediocre. Maybe it just needed more time. *shrug* | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 196
| | 05-13-2004 10:31 PM |
| Quote:
My neighbour had a bottle of 2002 Blue Mountain Pinot open a couple nights ago and it was mediocre. Maybe it just needed more time. *shrug*
Different tastes...
As Seaq says, they can be inconsistent, even bottle to bottle. We had an older Quail's Gate Pinot Noir last night which I didn't expect much from but it was excellent. Conversely, we also tried a young Cedar Creek Platinum Pinot - which I expected a lot from - it was mediocre. (But in its defence, I think it needed a bit of air time.)
PS How did your neighbour get an 02? They were only released last week. | | | |
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Ken Bueckert
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 93
| | 05-14-2004 05:11 PM |
| plusvini
I'm think'n the '02 Blue Mtn. PN futronic speaks of was the regular bottling, which is released long before the Stripe Label (reserve). | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 196
| | 05-15-2004 12:45 AM |
| | That would make sense. I've never tried a regular bottling of Pinot from them. You? | | | |
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Ken Bueckert
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 93
| | 05-18-2004 06:59 PM |
| plusvini
re/ trying regular bottling of Blue Mtn. PN...
Nope!...never have. | | | |
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futronic
Toronto, Canada
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3214
| | 06-06-2004 10:48 PM |
| | Yes, it was the regular bottle of Pinot. She had it shipped from BC. | | | |
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