Approachable, fleshy, easy.
Naramata Bench's Red Rooster Winery is sporting a much needed new look these days with labels which capture various stages of the winemaking process.
The 2020 Pinot Gris suggests aromas of apple juice and banana peel, peonies and honey. It's approachable and fleshy and easy to drink. The finish trails flavours of grilled yellow apples.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 23rd, 2021

Fresh, dry, woven.
Naramata Bench's Red Rooster Winery is sporting a much needed new look these days with labels which capture various stages of the winemaking process.
This rose is made entirely from Malbec harvested from around Osoyoos and the skins were left in contact with the juice for two-four hours to achieve its pale pink blush.
The nose is delicate offering whiffs of tangy red berries, white grapefruit, sagebrush and a hint of wildflowers. It's dry and juicy with a slick texture and light flavours of citrus and red berries. Nicely woven with a lively finish it's a wine that's just as good for sipping as it would be for seafood, salads, cheese and charcuterie.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 26th, 2021

Fresh, zesty, crisp.
Naramata Bench's Red Rooster Winery is sporting a much needed new look these days with labels which capture various stages of the winemaking process.
The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc delivers notes of tree fruits and grass clippings, wildflower, green almond with wet stone and tart lemony undertones. The palate mimics the nose; green apple, lemon and grassy flavours dominate. It's a crisp, straightforward and zesty white.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2021

Fresh, dry, slick.
Naramata Bench's Red Rooster Winery is sporting a new look these days with labels which capture various stages of the winemaking process.
This sur lie Chardonnay was harvested from around Oliver. It was aged on skins (sur lie) and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Lemon and matchstick, yellow apple, quince and hazelnut aromas lead to a slick palate. Fresh citrus peel and pith, and yellow apple flavours dominate. Chablis-like.
Pair with white meats, salads, smoked cheeses and charcuterie.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 19th, 2023

Exuberant, fun, expressive.
Housed in a great new bottle shape, and ade from Gamay (83%) and Merlot, this off-dry, pale pink with rose gold glints offers exuberant aromas of strawberry, tangerine, peach stone and vanilla. It's a bouncy wine; there is a kiss of sweetness (7.2g/L residual if numbers float your boat) and plenty of expressive fruit. The texture is slick and it has a tangy, mouthwatering finish.
Solid.
Pair: Pizza, calamari, brushcetta, antipasto, caprese salads and white meats.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 7th, 2019