Learn by Tasting (ep. 10)
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- Inspired by the most famous and collectible red wine out there, this region attempts to do the impossible: to grow where no one expects to find great wine. You'll be surprised when you discover what an incredible wine region this is.
So what wine is it?
Quail's Gate Pinot Noir
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Just came back from the Okanagan. I was very impressed with how far they have come since my last visit 15 years ago. Then, it was just whites. The whites are even better, and now, they are making many good red varietals as well. Plus, the wineries are fun and friendly to visit. The Okanagan Valley is beautiful and it's a great wine touring trip, especially with the Canadian dollar being so favorable for us now. I think with climate change moving our vineyards North, this will be one of the next great wine growing areas!.
It’s very hard to get Canadian wines here in Ohio that aren’t ice wine, and I’ve never seen anything that was from B.C. before, so this was a really interesting video where I got to learn something new. Thank you!
You're very welcome! Yes, Canada is now the world's largest ice wine producer (although, I wouldn't be surprised if China eventually takes the prize)
Absolutely love these videos!
Thank you for featuring our wonderful Okanagan Valley. Problem is we keep most of the wine to ourselves in BC! The Quail's Gate would be considered an entry level pinot, although it is definitely lovely. Serious pinot aficionados visiting the Okanagan should be encouraged to visit Meyer family vineyards, Tantalus, and Martin's Lane. Or if you like very boutique check out Spearhead or Code wines.
If you want to go really off the beaten path, come to Vancouver Island where we are also making some excellent pinot noir. Ours is more earthy and less fruity than the Okanagan versions. The best vineyards here would include Averill Creek and Unsworth.
Cheers!
Canada produces excellent wines of all kinds, I’m always surprised to hear that people aren’t aware of Canadian wine. I think we are just really good at promoting our local products and not so good at getting it to the international market! Thanks for putting the spotlight on BC, there is much to discover here!
Y'all slurp it all up! Yes, I only know of a few producers developing their international export program. It will help the Canadian wine game for sure.
Love seeing some local wines! The Okanagan has so much to offer. I’m excited to see you try another!
haha. Local for you! I had to work for that one ;)
Canada's wines are totally unknown gere in South Africa - very interesting.
Got the Pinot Noir right, but never even thought about Canada! Interesting video!
While republic of georgia (Not the U.S state) is known for it's production i'm quite interested in knowing various flavours and profiles that interact with other stuff in the wine of other places, i'm happy to see ur video, nice day
I knew it was a PNI right off the bat, but I wasn't sure if I watched this video or not. So I skipped to the end where the location/appellation was revealed. Canada does make amazing wines, but in export markets the prices are very high, unfortunately🙁
they definitely drink up most of their own juice. I was surprised to discover that even though Okanagan is quite well known it's only about 13k vineyard acres. that's about 1/4 the size of Napa Valley.
Makes me want to move to Okanagan
It's a lovely spot. Very outdoorsy
Very confused by this blind tasting. I’d never thought Canada would produce this wine. Very interesting
Yes! It's a shocker indeed!
Cheers🎉🍷
I've had their 2020 before! Amazing break down of it, especially with the reductive note that I perceived as slightly faulted, but it did blow off after a while. Great video!
Yes! Glad you agree. Yes, it did blow off. Not a fault if it decants away imo but I've noticed different tasters have varying opinions on reduction in wine.
Since wine from Okanagan are difficult to find in Belgium, yet another reason to visit my family in Okanagan. 🙂
omg the early summers there are perrrrfect!
Got this one. Your recent Canada Rising email was a tip! Beautiful shots of the region and nice producer backstory. 🍷
Indeeeedy!
I couldn’t guest Canada 🍷 i actually said Pinot noir from chilli/ Portugal but that’s amazing to know Canada has great qualities of wines
Try some wines from Nova Scotia. Surprisingly interesting
I’ve heard!!!
Yes definitely check out Nova Scotia! Also look at the smaller BC growers working with hybrid and less known grapes.
Great segment. I thought it was Nebbiolo... my bad 😁
Perhaps European Oak, same as French Quercus Petraea (Sesille Oak)
could definiltey be Hungarian, I find that tastes VERY SIMILAR to French oak!
Hey Wine Folly! Thank you for yet another great vid! I did have one question: You mentioned the wine was produced using reductive winemaking but if the wine was aged in an oak barrel, shouldn't the micro-oxygenation have taken care of the reductive aromas? Or is the micro-oxygenation not sufficient enough to remove the aromas? Thanks for answering my question in advance! You all are the best!
Good question, I wonder if this indicates that they used a large oak barrel?
Great question, you can still get reduction in a wine during oak aging or post bottling bottle shock. The less oxygen during certain stages of the winemaking can cause the aroma compound to pull an S (sulfur) instead of an O (oxygen) to create an aroma molecule.
In turn, that aroma molecule has a bit of a sulfur-y nose, especially if it's a large molecule. However, when you decant a wine, those aroma compounds evolve quickly into smaller ones and become less detectable. (yay decanting works!)
Many of us don't see reduction as a fault, but more as a winemaking choice. Many reductive wines age longer then wines on the other side of the spectrum.
-MP
I will mention. I am not a chemist, I would recommend the book "Understanding Wine Chemistry" - it's probably one of the more enthralling chemistry text books I've ever laid my eyes on!
@@Winefolly Thanks for the helpful explainer! TIL about bottle shock too. Didn't know that was a thing!
I'll check out "Understanding Wine Chemistry" as you recommended. Cheers!
The maple syrup notes totally gave it away!
hahahahaahaha. love