Vintage Report
The late spring and delayed bud burst notwithstanding, a dry June, steady summer warmth and picture-perfect autumn weather made for an early harvest of exceptional quality. The hottest August and September on record were counterbalanced by an unprecedented Arctic outflow on Thanksgiving, which brought vintage 2009 to a swift conclusion requiring patience, steadfastness and resourcefulness from our picking crews. Nonetheless, all of the top estate vineyards achieved physiological ripeness. New state-of-the-art receiving facilities enabled all varieties to be harvested with careful efficiency at optimum ripeness. Overall, the 2009 wines show great promise with excellent flavour profiles and concentration that reflect our unique continental climate and Okanagan terroir. Our 29th vintage came to a sweet close with a textbook Icewine harvest on December 7th.
Tasting Notes
Crisp and refreshing with ruby grapefruit and pineapple flavours that combine for a fresh clean finish. To highlight these vibrant fruit flavours, we chose not to age in oak. This elegant wine can be enjoyed by itself or with salmon, grilled halibut, fresh oysters or steamed mussels in lightly seasoned butter or wine sauces.
Winemaker’s Notes
| 100% Pinot Blanc | |
| 13.5% Alc. | R.S. 4.0 g/l | T.A. 6.1 g/l | 750mL | |
| Unoaked | |
| Harvest: | September & October 2009 |
| Vineyards: | Oliver, Kelowna, Naramata & Osoyoos |
