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
An opulent nose packed full of almonds, pears, biscuit and spice. The palate shows rich lemon custard flavours, peach syrup and yellow apple. It finishes with a vibrant note of lime juice-flavoured acidity, keeping it fresh and lively.
Winemaker’s Notes
| 100% Pinot Gris | |
| 13.5% Alc. | R.S. 5.8 g/l | T.A. 5.6 g/l | 750 mL | |
| Oaked: | 7% Fermented in French oak, sur lie for 3.5 months |
| Harvest: | September & October 2009 |
| Vineyards: | Oliver, Kelowna & Naramata |
