A creative winemaking partnership between French native Eric Monnin and Okanagan pioneer Michael Battier, Project B is a stylish sauvignon blanc that’s bone dry, restrained and graceful
Sauvignon blanc hasn't traditionally had a champion in the Okanagan in the same way chardonnay, pinot gris or riesling have.A graceful and seriously enjoyable sauvignon blanc is the first taste of an exciting new partnership connecting Okanagan native Michael Bartier and Boutinot Wines, a U.K.-based company that produces wine in France, Italy and now British Columbia.
Five hundred cases of wine were produced from vineyard block called Plot B in a site near the Bartier Bros. Winery in Oliver. The preponderance of Bs connected to the venture led to the brand being called Project B.Boutinot’s chef winemaker Eric Monnin travelled to the Okanagan from his home in Burgundy to visit Bartier and tour vineyards. They were in search of the best grape on the best site that was available to them.
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