2023 Roussanne
The 2023 Roussanne offers generous layers of baked golden apple, ripe pear, and white peach, accented by preserved lemon, vanilla bean, toasted almond, and honeysuckle. Oak and concrete aging lend subtle spice and a rich, textured palate, reflecting the warmth and concentration of the 2023 vintage.
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Roussanne shows impressive depth with a generous expression of fruit, led by baked golden apple, ripe pear, and sun-warmed white peach; while layered with hints of preserved lemon. The nose reflects the nuance and elegance of the Golden Mile Bench; offering added richness through notes of vanilla bean, toasted almond, beeswax, candied ginger, and honeysuckle. A portion of oak aging alongside concrete has contributed subtle spice and a broader, more enveloping texture, enhancing the wine’s natural viscosity and concentration - hallmarks of the low yields and warmth of the 2023 vintage. The palate is plush yet balanced, with a long, gently pithy finish lifted by fresh acidity, ensuring both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5+ year
Vintage Notes
Preceding the 2023 growing season, the Okanagan experienced a harsh cold snap that reduced yields by an average of 35%. The growing season then started slowly due to below-average temperatures extending into April, delaying bud break until early to mid-May. The pace of the season quickly accelerated in May, the warmest in the last 25 years, allowing shoot growth and flowering to catch up to seasonal averages. The unusually warm temperatures persisted into June before returning to more typical weather conditions into July and August. The combination of record-setting warmth and an exceptionally small crop gave us wines that are rich and powerful,showcasing opulent fruit ripeness that is seamlessly balanced by excellent freshness – a testament to our meticulous vineyard management and precise, early picking decisions
Wine Facts
Acid: 6.0
Alcohol: 13.9%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Ph: 3.6
Residual Sugar: 0.4
Blend: 100% Roussanne