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Pinot Noir Cuvée, 2021
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A very aromatic vintage, the 2021 has a wonderful mix of red rose, blackberry, cherry, and fresh herbs. The palate is polished, with dusty tannins and balanced acids, hinting that this wine will age gracefully. Flavours of red plum and liquorice linger on the finish. Pair with Maui ribs, mushroom risotto, bresaola.
Enjoy now or cellar up to 10 years.
Winemaking: Dijon clones 115, 828, 667, and Pommard were hand harvested and destemmed into small batches. Each batch was cold soaked for 5-7 days before fermentation by indigenous yeasts. The total time on skins was 16 to 21 days. After gently pressing, the wine was moved to French oak for a period of 13 month, with approximately 40% being new barrels. Our Cuvée blend varies each year depending on the winemaker’s selection.
Source: Fruit sourced from Golden Retreat Vineyard in Summerland and our estate in South East Kelowna.
Residual Sugar: 1.86 g/L
British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards 2023, Gold Medal
2023 All Canadian Wine Championships, Bronze
National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Gold Medal
The 2018 vintage was a featured wine in April's Wine Club package, 2021.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Vineyard: Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland & SpearHead Estate Vineyard, Kelowna
Residual Sugar: 0.7 g/L
Cases Produced: 450
Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Medium-dark, brick red colour.
Nose: Cherry, raspberry, vanilla, and floral aromas. Hints of pepper spice and smoke.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Dry. Cherry, raspberry, and light plum flavours. Black peppercorn, cedar, green pepper, and a hint of smoke. Well balanced.
Quality: Outstanding. 91 points. Drink now or hold 2-3 years.
Food Pairing: Mongolian meatball ramen, gnocchi with truffled mushrooms, carpaccio with mustard sauce, glazed ham with pineapple and cloves, and rack of lamb with olive tapenade.
