Vintage Report
Cooler-than-usual spring weather delayed budburst but was followed by warm and dry flowering conditions, which led to exceptional fruit set in all varieties. Careful vineyard management with precision pruning and crop thinning yielded high quality grape clusters. Harvest began in mid-September and ended the second week of November. The young wines are showing promise with the whites displaying bright fruitiness and refreshing crispness and the reds showing excellent fruit structure and balanced tannins.
Tasting Notes
Our 2008 Pinot Noir boasts bright cherry and strawberry notes which mingle with a delicious hint of spice. The wine is medium bodied and highly versatile – perfect with a range of foods or delicious on its own.
Food Pairing Notes
This fresh and lively Pinot Noir is ideally served with lighter savoury fare; seared rare tuna, skewered grilled vegetables dressed with balsamic vinegar and herbed roasted pork loin.
Winemaker’s Notes
| 96% Pinot Noir, 4% Gamay | |
| 12.5% Alc. | R.S. 1.7 g/l | T.A. 5.4 g/l | 750 mL | |
| Oaked: | 90% fermented in French oak barrels |
| Harvest: | September 6, 2008 |
| Vineyards: | Oliver, Kelowna & Osoyoos |
