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Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2011 Wine Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2011

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2011

Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $14.99

Drink: 2012-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Mission Hill

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Terrifically fresh and vibrant! Like a basket of white melons on a summer afternoon. Lovely as an aperitif or companion to many dishes.

Pinot Blanc food pairings: grilled fish, fresh oysters, summer salads or creamy pasta dishes.

This Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2011 was reviewed on June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A lovely Canadian wine. A great white to have on an evening while chilling with friends. Can easily be drank alone or goes well with sushi. I felt it had a light smell of apple and a light acid taste of pear and pineapple.
Tania Thomas - CSW, WSET ADV rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This lovely fruit forward and refreshing patio sipper is vinified with the fruit from five distinct growing areas in the Okanagan Valley, ensuring high quality and consistency year after year.
The palate is of ripe apples, peaches and pears with a splash of citrus. Beautifully balanced with crisp acidity, it would make a great companion to grilled fish and summer salads or on its own as a delightful aperitif.
Ripe fruit with refreshing acidity is the hallmark of this Pinot Blanc. Intense aromas of yellow apple, peach and nectarine fill the glass, along with hints of spice. The palate is full of ripe fruit notes and is backed by citrus infused acidity.

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