Gehringer Brothers Private Reserve Pinot Gris 2019

Reviewed on September 25, 2020

Gehringer Brothers Estate winery is one of the wine pioneering families in the Okanagan. The winery is located on the Golden Mile Bench and as the name implies, is owned by 2 brothers - Walter and Gordon Gehringer. It is from the Oliver-Osoyoos region in the southern Okanagan Valley. It is a region spanning 33 kms, extending from the McIntyre Bluff in the north to the U.S. border in the south. This area is home to Canada’s only desert. It’s hot and dry climate is excellent for growing grapes. No wonder, 60% of BC’s wine grapes are grown here!

Both Walter and Gordon studied winemaking in Germany so it's no wonder that traditionally Gehringer Brothers was known for their German white wines. Over the years, with climate change making the winters warmer and the growing season longer, the Gehringers have also planted some red varietals. The white grapes are planted on the cooler west side of the valley with its morning sun and the reds are planted on the hotter east side with its intense afternoon sun.

The Gehringer Pinot Gris 2019 is medium bodied and mellow with aromas and flavours of pear, apple, honeydew melon and spice. It is one of those wines that can be enjoy on its own, or paired with a wide variety of foods from calamari to fettucini alfredo

Region - Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia