Wine Assessment: 2023 The Grange [Farmer’s Series] County Pinot Noir, and the 2023 Property Collection [Diana Block] Pinot Noir – Liz Palmer

2023 Farmer’s Collection County Pinot Noir
VQA Prince Edward County

Tasting Notes:

Nostril: Peppery, with full berry aromas, hints of spice and vanilla, together with an earthy undertone.
Palate: Vibrant and contemporary, juicy acidity with mild tannins.
Rating: 87

This sturdy, terroir-driven County Pinot is a part of The Grange’s Farmer’s Collection, which celebrates the friendships with different farmers, growers, and vineyards throughout Ontario.

Different Particulars:
Alc./vol.: 12.0%
Residual Sugar: 0.2 g/L
Harvest Date: October 2023
Growing older: 10 Months in French Oak (33% new barrel)

2023 Property Collection Diana Block Pinot Noir
VQA Prince Edward County

Tasting Notes:

Made with property grapes from the Diana block, this elegant Pinot Noir shows a fancy nostril of cherry, strawberry, savoury beet, and earthy leaves, with a light-weight, silky palate, chalky tannin and good size and well-balanced.
Rating: 88

 Different Particulars:
Alc./vol.: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Property Vineyards: Diana Block
Harvest Date: October 2023

The Property Collection wines are crafted from grapes from a number of blocks throughout the property. The property winery spans 100+ acres of various, pure lands. The 5 winery blocks cowl different soils, ecology, and climate, providing distinctive terroir influences on the wines’ character and complexity.

For additional particulars:  https://www.grangewinery.com