A White Wine Flight at Miradoro Restaurant – Tinhorn Creek's 2025 Releases

One of my favourite ways to discover a winery is to taste several wines side by side. 

During lunch at Miradoro Restaurant, I ordered a flight of three white wines from Tinhorn Creek: the Unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier. 

Tasting them together highlighted just how different these varieties can be while still sharing the bright, balanced style that the South Okanagan does so well.

Tinhorn Creek Unoaked Chardonnay 2025

The Unoaked Chardonnay was the biggest surprise of the flight.

The nose is fairly restrained. 

At first, there isn't a great deal happening in the glass, and you might even wonder if the wine is a little shy. 

Then you take your first sip, and everything changes.

The palate delivers exactly what the nose doesn't. 

Crisp green apple takes centre stage, supported by refreshing acidity and a surprisingly generous texture. 

The wine has more body than many unoaked Chardonnays, making it feel satisfying without losing its freshness.

The finish is long, clean and vibrant, leaving lingering apple notes long after the wine is gone.

This is a Chardonnay that doesn't try to impress with oak or richness. Instead, it lets the fruit speak for itself, and it does so very well.

My rating: 88/100

Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris 2025

If the Chardonnay is restrained, the Pinot Gris is immediately expressive.

Ripe peach and juicy nectarine fill both the nose and the palate, giving the wine an inviting fruit character without becoming overly sweet. 

It has a good body and a solid structure, with acidity that is perfectly judged. 

Fresh enough to keep the wine lively, but never sharp or overwhelming.

Everything feels balanced. 

Nothing sticks out, and that's exactly what makes the wine so enjoyable.

What really elevated this wine was the food pairing. 

Miradoro's take on Hawaiian pizza is anything but traditional. 

Instead of tomato sauce, it uses a rich béchamel base with chanterelle mushrooms, fresh corn and ripe peaches. 

The Pinot Gris tied everything together beautifully. 

The stone fruit echoed the peaches on the pizza, while the acidity refreshed the palate after each bite.

It was one of those pairings where both the food and the wine became better together.

My rating: 86/100

Tinhorn Creek Viognier 2025

The Viognier was the richest wine in the flight and easily the most aromatic.

From the first swirl, the nose is inviting and elegant, with creamy aromas layered with burnt caramel and subtle oak. 

There is a gentle sweetness to the aroma, although the wine itself remains balanced.

On the palate, it is full-bodied with a silky texture that coats the mouth. 

The oak adds depth without overwhelming the fruit, while the long finish lingers with creamy notes, soft spice and caramel.

This is a Viognier for those who enjoy a richer style of white wine. It has weight, texture and plenty of personality while still maintaining good balance.

My rating: 89/100

Final Thoughts

This tasting showed three very different expressions of white wine from Tinhorn Creek. 

The Unoaked Chardonnay impressed with its purity and vibrant palate, the Pinot Gris proved itself to be a fantastic food wine, and the Viognier delivered richness and complexity for those looking for something more luxurious.

Enjoying the flight over lunch at Miradoro Restaurant made the experience even better. 

The wines weren't competing with one another, they each had their own personality, and together they offered a wonderful snapshot of what Tinhorn Creek is producing in the outstanding 2025 vintage.

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