HESTER CREEK OLD VINE TREBBIANO 2022 (CANADA)

SCORE: 89 PRICE: $24.99

Old vine in this instance refers to a 1968 planting of trebbiano vines in what is called Block 16 of Hester Creek’s vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The age of the vines makes this a sentimental favourite, but the true excitement comes from what’s in the glass. The mix of floral and candied lemon aromas make a nice first impression, while there’s more richness and ripeness to be found on the palate, with peach and citrus flavours that are concentrated and refreshing. Drink now to 2025. Available direct, hestercreek.com.