Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
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
Vineyard Notes
The 2022 season at Hester Creek will be remembered as one of the most challenging, yet productive years on
record. With the addition of new vineyards, the 2022 harvest yielded a larger crop than average. Due to coolerthan-expected spring temperatures and more rain than is typical of the South Okanagan, the season was off to
a late start. By summer, temperatures rose and lasted into the autumn, extending the season with the warmest
September and October on record. Growing degree days reached 1676 on average. This longer growing season
led to longer hang times for the fruit as they developed phenolic ripeness. Harvest began on September 9th with
our Ti Amo and finished on December 1st with our Old Vine Cabernet Franc. For the white varietals, longer hang
times resulted in delicate aromatics. The red varietals hung on the vine throughout November allowing the grapes
to concentrate their colours and flavours. The 2022 vintage will be remembered as a milestone year for producing
exceptional, fruit-forward and age-worthy wines.
Winemaker Notes
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
Other Notes
Silver Medal & 90 points ~ International Wine and Spirits Competition
