Fresh, dry, savoury
Domaine Artema came onto my radar recently. Located on the Black Sage Bench near Oliver in the South Okanagan, the 14-acre estate was formerly Desert Hills, which was originally established in 1992. Under Domaine Artema, the estate bills itself as South Okanagan's First Gamay and Chardonnay House and following the French tradition they make and label wines under village and cru. The wines are made by Stefanie Dylla who has worked in Ontario and New Zealand.
A blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay (76/22/2%) this rose gold/salmony pink wine delivers tart red berries and orange peel, wild herbs, dried flowers and tobacco aromas. It's bone-dry and savoury with herbal, tangy red fruit and citrus flavours. Notable freshness here and good structure. A rose for foods such as fresh pasta dishes, fish, grilled vegetables and roasted mushrooms.
©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2025-11-18 00:14:43.0
