2023 Syrah
Okanagan Valley
The nose is a beautiful juxtaposition of the savouriness of Syrah against
the resulting ripeness of fruit from the heat and limited yields of the 2023
vintage. Ripe black cherry against black olive, raspberry against dried
herb with a backbone of oak and cocoa. The palate is rich and dense.
Layers of fruit and spice .
Tasting Notes
The nose is a beautiful juxtaposition of the savouriness of Syrah against the resulting ripeness of fruit from the heat and limited yields of the 2023 vintage. Ripe black cherry against black olive, raspberry against dried herb with a backbone of oak and cocoa. The palate is rich and dense. Layers of fruit and spice .
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
Alcohol: 13.9
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Fermentation: 18 months in French oak barriques and puncheons. 42% new oak. Fermented with wild yeasts.
Ph: 3.9
Residual Sugar: 0.3
Vineyard Designation: Black Sage Bench
Blend: 100% Syrah