I am a Pinot Noir lover, so when I received two bottles of Pinot Noir from the 2022 harvest by Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars to review, I eagerly anticipated opening them. The two bottles I received were the Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022 and the Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022.
Pinot Noir is a fickle grape with thin skins. The wine can range from light-bodied with tart red fruit through to fuller-bodied with darker fruit flavours. I checked the 2022 BC harvest to see how that may affect the two bottles that I would soon open. The growing season was cooler than normal in the Okanagan, much wetter than normal and much later than normal. No fire or smoke influence, but the ripening came on very late. Harvest started later which allowed the grapes to fully mature. My guess is that these wines would be medium-bodied. Let me tell you about them.
My Wine Tasting Notes Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022 (BC $39.98)
Appearance: A medium-intensity, clear garnet colour.
Nose: Medium intensity, deep aromas of black fruit, black cherries, toast, and oak. I picked up a hint of vanilla aroma after decanting.
Palate: Dry, medium-plus body, with a smooth, soft, thick mouthfeel. Velvety tannins and medium acidity. Black fruit flavours along with touches of vanilla, nutmeg and oak with air. Light acidity and tannins. The wine has a lighter body after decanting, less thick feeling. I picked up some floral and
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