Best Buy! Sommelier-turned-winemaker Keira LeFranc waits until after the first frost before she harvests this cool-climate hybrid of Trebbiano and Rayon d’Or. During the 2022 “Hail Mary” vintage, that was the first week of November from Parsons Vineyard (Skaha Bench) and Stag’s Hollow Estate Vineyard (Okanagan Falls). Fanciful aromas include lychee, Bartlett pear, pineapple and fresh-baked challah. Inside, it’s succulent with starfruit, palate-coating pear and flakey biscuits. This debutante of an off-dry white wine takes a bow at the end with mouth- watering acidity to expertly balance that midpalate sweetness of 1.5% residual sugar and pairs well with dishes that bring some heat. Qualifying award: Cascadia International (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 1,200 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
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