2021 Ipso Facto

Okanagan Valley

Ipso Facto is a rich and elegant blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This unique red wine has quickly become a new favourite among our long-time collectors. A meticulous selection of the ripest Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blocks forms the heart of this captivating wine.

Tasting Notes

Ipso Facto is Black Hills' opulent blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from the hot 2021 vintage. It boasts ripe bramble, plum, and dark chocolate aromas with sweet baking spice and eucalyptus. The palate is dense with dark fruits, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, spicy finish. Decant or cellar 3-5 years.

Vintage Notes

The 2021 growing season started with a warm and dry spring, and an earlier than average budburst. The warm and dry start to the season was followed by an extremely hot and dry June and July, due to a persistent heat dome over the
Pacific Northwest. Record high temperatures were recorded in many areas. Veraison also arrived earlier than average, and the first grapes were harvest 21 days prior to their corresponding harvest date in 2020 – a significant shift. The warm growing season helped the fruit to achieve excellent flavour and phenolic ripeness, along with a high level of concentration and aromatic intensity across all varieties. An outstanding vintage that has produced bold red wines that are full of character.

Wine Facts

Acid: 5.7

Alcohol: 14.5%

Bottle Size: 750

Fermentation: Fermented with wild yeasts.

Ph: 4.0

Residual Sugar: 0.2 g/L

Blend: 54% Syrah, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cellaring: 18 months in French oak barrels, 65% new.

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