{"id":24020,"date":"2019-07-16T17:41:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T17:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=24020"},"modified":"2019-07-24T21:30:37","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T21:30:37","slug":"alternative-okanagan-2-time-winery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/canada\/alternative-okanagan-2-time-winery","title":{"rendered":"Okanagan (2) Time Winery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Time<\/a> is an urban winery located in downtown Penticton, and it opened its doors in summer 2018. Previously, was located in Oliver in the south of the Okanagan, where it had 60 acres of vines in a beautiful setting. This setting appealed to the well-heeled Richter Bai when he was deciding where to put his new high-end winery Phantom Creek, so he purchased the vineyard from owner Harry McWatters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McWatters, who has been working for more than 50 years in the Okanagan, has legendary status here. Selling to Phantom Creek left him (I’m guessing) with a full wallet but no home, and it’s great that Time has relocated to downtown Picton, in an old theatre. It’s a beautiful, large space that accommodates both a fully functioning winery and also a tasting room\/restaurant.<\/p>\n

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We walked in on a Saturday morning after wandering around the farmers’ market, and were surprised to find McWatters himself putting out the opening sign. We tasted through the wines and then had a light lunch: the food here is really good, and it’s a great addition to Penticton’s food scene. These are my brief phone notes on the wines.<\/p>\n

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Time Winery\u00a0<\/strong>White Meritage 2018<\/strong>
\nFrom O<\/span>liver and Osoyoos. Focused with nice pear and citrus fruit. Good balance. 89\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Viognier 2017
\n<\/span><\/strong>Really typical with nice weight and balance to the apricot and pear fruit. Nice balance. 90\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

McWatters Signature Chardonnay 2017
\n<\/span><\/strong>Mealy, spicy and nutty with nice peachy fruit. Strong barrel imprint. 90\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Riesling 2018
\n<\/span><\/strong>Lovely weight here. Lime green apple with a touch of sweetness. Stylish. 89\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Ros\u00e9 2018
\n<\/span><\/strong>Syrah. Deep colour. Lovely sweet aromatics. Touch of sweetness to the fresh strawberry and plum fruit. Pretty. 87\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Syrah 2014
\n<\/span><\/strong>Spice, mint, sweet berry fruits, hint of pepper and tar, some evolution. 87\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Meritage 2016<\/strong>
\nLush, sweet and textured with nice bold black fruits. Smooth with fine grained tannins. 91\/100
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McWatters Collection Meritage 2016
\n<\/span><\/strong>Lovely gravelly nose – textured blackberry and black currant fruit with a lush mid palate. Lovely depth. 92\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Chronos 2013
\n<\/span><\/strong>Seven variety blend. Gravelly, ripe, smooth and polished with richness and smoothness. Mellow and refined in a ripe style. Harmonious. 92\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Winery Equity 2013
\n<\/span><\/strong>Seven variety blend. Gravelly, dark and a little developed with good tannins and a bit of ashiness. Nice depth here, with some structure. 91\/100<\/span><\/p>\n

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