2021 Hillside “Heritage Series” Viognier grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper showing great spice mix and

showing great spice mix and a spectacular exclamation mark on a stunning wine

Explosive on the nose and on the palate

and a finish on citrus peel and salty minerality

Easy going and clean

2021 Hillside “Heritage Series” Viognier grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper showing great spice mix andA big and bold Viognier with a high level of alcohol, which is typical of the 2021 vintage in the Okanagan. On the flip side, Kathy Malone, the veteran winemaker at Hillside, managed to keep a vibrant acidity which makes this wine balanced and enjoyable. In addition, a generous portion was fermented in barrels, which likely played a role to develop its power, texture and complexity. On the nose this is very exuberant and flamboyant with aromas of ripe