2022 Code “Clone Dijon 777” Pinot Noir

2022 Code “Dijon 777 Clone” Pinot Noir

BC, Okanagan Valley, VQA Okanagan Falls

100% Pinot Noir | Dry | 13.2% ABV

93pts Carl’s Wine Club | 93pts John Schreiner | 92pts Gismondi on Wine

The Clone 777 is the Rockstar of the four single clone wines this year (again), in my humble opinion! Soooo much complexity, so many layers…and just a perfect balance between all the elements of this wine. The symbiosis between the fruit concentration, the structure and the finish is absolutely flawless. The nose exudes multiple aromas from cedar to tobacco, red fruits like ripe raspberry and blueberry, with a hint of dark cocoa and violets. The mid-palate is rich but balanced. The acidity conveys a stunning freshness but in a subtle manner. Everything is gentle and progressive. I also found a charcoal-like sensation past the mid-palate, similar to the Dijon 115 clone. The palate offers flavours of strawberry, pomegranate, blue plum, mocha, star anise, and chewy tobacco leaves. The never-ending finish also deserves to be mentioned. The classic Okanagan Falls minerality that is showcased in this wine is more than in any other Code wines tasted to date.  Well done Shay Code!!!!!  (CWC, 22/07/23). 45 cases made.

Pairings: slow braised beef stew and root vegetables, prosciutto pizza

Drink now until 2028

Winery Price: only available in the five-pack