Supple, juicy, classic.
Play Estate is located outside of Penticton on Skaha Hills Drive and boasts some outstanding views from the winery and bistro.
This Merlot, a classic, was aged in French oak for 16 months. It delivers plummy aromas tossed with cinnamon, clove and star anise along with tobacco leaf, shaved dark chocolate and a hint of black cherry liqueur. The palate entry is supple with juicy wild red berry flavours. Good levity overall, the tannins have some chew and the finish lingers with cedar dust and toasted spice.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 31st, 2021

Supple, bold, fresh.
Play Estate is located outside of Penticton on Skaha Hills Drive and boasts some outstanding views from the winery and bistro.
This Merlot was aged in French oak for 16 months. It Expresses bold plumcake and ouzo, dried cherries, violets, pipe tobacco, baking spice and cedar aromas. The palate is fresh on the entry and dives into rich plummy flavours layered with cocoa, Turkish coffee, toffee and cola spices. The weight is supple, the tannins sooty.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 31st, 2022

Dry, pristine, fresh.
Having undergone a packaging makeover, Play's wine labels are looking quite lighthearted these days. The winery itself is outside of Penticton on Skaha Hills Drive and boasts some outstanding views from the winery and bistro.
This pink, made I suspect entirely of Syrah, is a pale peachy-pink with appealing notes of wild berries, sweet summer fruits, peach stone, vanilla and smoked peppery spices. Fresh and pristine it's a dry rose with good length, heft and sooty tannins.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 30th, 2020

Dry, restrained, citrusy.
Play winery is located outside of Penticton on Skaha Hills Drive and boasts some outstanding views from the winery and bistro.
A restrained Savvy, the 2020 vintage suggests wild grass and nettle, lemony notes and honeysuckle, white grapefruit, star fruit and wet straw aromas. It very citrusy with hints of beeswax, wild herbs and a hint of green apple skin. Bright lively acidity.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 8th, 2021

Dry, waxy, fresh.
Having undergone a packaging makeover, Play wines labels are looking quite lighthearted these days. The winery itself is outside of Penticton on Skaha Hills Drive and boasts some outstanding views from the winery and bistro.
A lovely Savvy, this one with crunchy peach, green apple, musk melon, lime and citrus blossom aromas delves into a palate equally fruity and similarly less verdant like the nose. Dry and crisp on the entry it grows creamy mid-palate. Golden fruit and citrus flavours dominate; it has good depth and a vaguely waxy character.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 24th, 2020