2008 Shiraz

Vintage Report

Spring began cooler-than-usual but warm and dry conditions prevailed providing the ideal growing and ripening weather for another typically great Okanagan vintage. Crush commenced on September 15th, was marked by warmer-than-normal temperatures and picking was largely unhurried, steady and slightly longer-than-usual, finally wrapping up on November 10th. Careful vine management, tight pruning regimes and irrigation control came to the fore in allowing the estate-grown fruit to reach excellent maturation levels and optimal phenolic ripeness. The whites are aromatic and elegant and the reds have superior structure with excellent balance and character.

Tasting Notes

A rich, opulent Shiraz, showing aromas of white pepper, black raspberry, chocolate fudge and an interesting mineral quality. The palate is packed with red and black berries, smoked meat, and an exotic spice note. This is a dense, concentrated wine that will continue to age gracefully for several years. The Reserve Shiraz has been aged in American and French oak for 16 months.

Winemaker’s Notes