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Hester Creek Semillon, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -641274

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Racy, slick, pristine.
A rarity in the Okanagan, this 100% Semillon comes from Hester Creek estate's Block 12 on the Golden Mile Bench. The vines were planted in '97/'98 and the wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged on less for four months before bottling.
I applaud the racy nose of honeysuckle and lime, lively orchard fruit aromas, orange blossoms, banana peel and star fruit aromas, which lead to a expressive and off dry palate. Melon, banana, honey and tangerine flavours dominate the palate, it has excellent concentration and a zesty finish.

Recommended Pairings
Good First Impressions, Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, French Food, Creamy Dishes, Appetizers

©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2022-10-13 19:47:32.0

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Laughing Stock Vineyards Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC:
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Clos du Soleil 'Estate Reserve', Similkameen Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -138263

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Road 13 Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -417287

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Benchmark Series' Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Tommasi 'Le Rosse' Pinot Grigio Della Venezi, Veneto Italy
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -326488

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -350108

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -112876

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Lakeside Cellars 'Portage White', Okanagan Valley BC
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Scattered Earth Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -106529

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Mt. Boucherie Pinot Gris, Similkameen Valley, BC
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Quails' Gate 'Stewart Family Reserve' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
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Ranking: 28.000972
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Steller's Jay 'Mountain Jay' Brut, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -264879

Ranking: 28.000954
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Clos du Soleil 'Winemaker's Series' Whispered Secret Vineyard Pinot Gris, Similkameen Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -112876

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Hester Creek 'Old Vine Trebbiano, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan BC
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Granbazan Albarino 'Etiqueta Ambar', Rias Baixas, Spain
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Hester Creek Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750877

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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Chardonnay, Okangan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -326488

Ranking: 28.000715
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Viognier, Okanagan Valley
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Clos du Soleil 'Winemaker's Series' Whispered Secret Vineyard Pinot Gris, Similkameen Valley, BC
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Bodega El Porvenir 'Laborum' Torrontes, Finca el Retiro, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
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Domaine Drouhin 'Arthur' Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon
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Culmina Family Winery 'No. 020 Perle de Rose' Sparkling Wine, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Domaine Drouhin 'Arthur' Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon
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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -677658

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Vintage: 2021
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Clos du Soleil Fume Blanc, Okanagan Valley
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Vintage: 2021
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