Tradition

Silver medal · National Wine Awards of Canada 2026

“The Pinot Gris Tradition is all Oregon in 2024, and it's an impressive rendition made by Dylan Roche. The grapes originate from a prestigious Dundee Hills estate in Oregon and were chosen to replace the now infamous vintage wiped out by winter kill. The winemaking is a nod to France, with longer maturation in seasoned barrels that build texture and layers of complexity in a wine stuffed with fruit. Pears, peaches, and honeysuckle with vibrant acidity are the blueprint for a beautifully balanced white wine you won't want to miss. Seared scallops, or chorizo and frites with black truffle salt is the winery match.”

“Medium deep cherry red with a hint of brick on the edge showing its development. Complex nose of raspberry and herbs, with really elegant tannins. Medium finish.”

“Dark fruited and structural, with black raspberry, cherries, brooding plum flowing along the savoury, medium+ palate, structured by finely firm, cedar-grained tannins leading this to a spiced finish. Very elegant and refined, drinking beautifully now, but still with time ahead.”