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 patie | nce, 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
This grassy, citrus-infused Sauvignon Blanc fills the mouth with green apple and gooseberry flavours and finishes with a zingy twist of lemon peel. Pairs nicely with cold, poached shellfish such as shrimp or scallops, smoked salmon, veal with cream sauce or feta cheese.
Winemaker’s Notes
| 100% Sauvignon Blanc | |
| 13.5% Alc. | R.S. 4.6 g/l | T.A. 5.9 g/l | 750mL | |
| Unoaked | |
| Harvest: | September & October 2009 |
| Vineyards: | Osoyoos & Oliver |
