Blue Mountain 2023 Pinot Gris 750ml

2022 is year 36 at Blue Mountain and is a good one for pinot gris. The Okanagan Falls vineyard is planted with two French clones; over the years, the pair appear to have become seamless. The fermentation begins with indigenous yeast in a mix of vessels: foudre, stainless, older French barrels, and puncheons. Citrus-drenched lime pith, creamy lees and a tight complex finish invite you to buy this in numbers. You could age this a couple of years, but why bother it is delicious now.

Score: 91 points -- Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi On Wine, May 2023