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Waterside Vineyard & Winery Ortega, Okanagan Valley BC
87 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -569442
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WineScores' Review

Aromatic, concentrated, floral.
Nestled along the Shuswap River in Enderby, north of Vernon, and far north of Kelowna, Waterside Winery was recently acquired by a family from Alberta.
This aromatic wine, is made from Ortega, a grape which originates in Germany and is a hybrid crossing of Siegerrebe with Muller-Thurgau. It has a naturally high sugar content and low acidity.
Wild flowers and stone fruits are layered with notes of honey. It's made in a drier style and has notable weight and concentration with some phenolic texture and a pithy finish.


 
Recommended Pairings
Spicy Food, Eat your Greens, Patio Sippers, Cheese - Soft/Creamy, Cheese Fondue


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2020-12-20 16:48:45.0

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