Upper Bench Estate Winery
Okanagan Valley Pinot Blanc
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Upper Bench doesn't do tastings at their place on Mondays so we just got some cheese and wine to go for a breakfast picnic at another winery. This Pinot Blanc has a lemon peel nose... The palate brings more of the lemon, a lot of mineral and dusty herb... The body feels big to me for a Pinot Blanc and so satisfying... Though not a ton of acidity (medium, if that), this was a really nice pairing for the suggested creamy cheese accompaniment, their Okanagan Sun... A really nice way to start the morning on the bench...
Upper Bench doesn't do tastings at their place on Mondays so we just got some cheese and wine to go for a breakfast picnic at another winery. This Pinot Blanc has a lemon peel nose... The palate brings more of the lemon, a lot of mineral and dusty herb... The body feels big to me for a Pinot Blanc and so satisfying... Though not a ton of acidity (medium, if that), this was a really nice pairing for the suggested creamy cheese accompaniment, their Okanagan Sun... A really nice way to start the morning on the bench...
Aug 2nd, 2021This one's all-in mineral with lime zest. Nice and lively. A great pairing for smoked oysters or for that matter, probably a great many foods. I like it.
This one's all-in mineral with lime zest. Nice and lively. A great pairing for smoked oysters or for that matter, probably a great many foods. I like it.
Aug 10th, 2018
Smooth and well balanced, fruit and mineral forward.
Smooth and well balanced, fruit and mineral forward.
Dec 5th, 2016A light but buttery white with a mouthwatering juicyness and acidity.
A light but buttery white with a mouthwatering juicyness and acidity.
Oct 22nd, 2015A crisp fresh white that was purchased at the winery for $19.00. Easy to drink
A crisp fresh white that was purchased at the winery for $19.00. Easy to drink
May 23rd, 2015