Hester Creek Estate Winery Pinot Gris Viognier 2022

Our 2022 Pinot Gris Viognier comes from several premium locations in the South Okanagan. We began harvest in early October with the Pinot Gris, which was sourced from the Gill Vineyard on Fairview Road and the Chahal Vineyard in Oliver. We allowed a longer hang time for the Viognier component, harvesting the grapes in late October from the Chahal Vineyard and Gill Family Vineyard on Road 7. The grapes were hand sorted and whole berry pressed, resulting in a clean juice which was cold settled, then racked before undergoing fermentation. After a long, cool fermentation, this vintage was blended and aged on fine lees for four months before being bottled on February 8th, 2023. 

Crisp and beautifully aromatic, our 2022 Pinot Gris Viognier leads with lifted aromas of fresh lime zest, nectarine, pear and clover. The palate displays refreshing, mouth-watering acidity on the entry, followed by a light minerality with notes of honey and citrus. This wine is wonderful on its own as an aperitif, or pair it with a light, citrus-crusted sole.