2020 Roche "Tradition" Pinot Noir 🔥 93pts

We have a beauty of a wine here from a spectacular vintage.

This single-vineyard Pinot Noir was fermented in stainless steel, spent three weeks on the skins, and then aged for 12 months in French oak.

The result is a really nice balance between an old-world, Burgundian and new-world. I especially like that touch of earthiness right at the beginning, and the soft texture throughout. This wine has arrived, hitting its prime window of drinkability.

The mid-palate has some weight and brings a bit of seriousness to the wine, while the finish continues to evolve and adds even more depth.

On the nose, you get a mix of earthiness, dark fruit, and a subtle herbaceous character.

The palate is rich, soft, and silky, and at this stage in its aging curve, it’s showing beautifully. Blue plum, cassis, crushed raspberry, red currant, and then the finish brings in notes of vanilla, clove, a hint of white pepper, and soft, lingering tannins.

The acidity is still very much alive, lifting the structure of the wine, and this is one that should easily continue to evolve over the next four years. (Carl Boucher, March 28, 2026).

223 cases produced.

93 points Carl's Wine Club

BC Okanagan Valley VQA Naramata Bench

100% Pinot Noir

Dry | RS: 1.15 g/L | 13.4% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2032

Pairings: salmon with berry glaze, duck tacos