Reisling from Canada, Okanagan Valley

 


Okanagan Valley wss named after or by Native people in the region.

100% Reisling. Not the petrol aroma I expected.

So some would say not as good, but others would say better.

At the recommended price of 70 pounds beyond my and many people's retail buying budget.. 



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