The expressive nose impresses with complex citrus, spicy peach and a bushelful of orchard fruit. A combo of 40% stainless-steel fermentation and 60% barrel fermentation with on-the-lees aging produces bright lemon-and-lime flavour with a rich, custardy mid-palate. An elegant seafood wine now, but will age gracefully for another 5 years.
This is Coyote’s first sparkling … and it is a home run! Made in the traditional method, it was aged 30 months on the lees and bottled with a crown cap. It exudes a profile of caramel, brioche/toast, strawberry, cherry and mushroom. There is excellent length and concentration with a creamy texture rounding out the experience. Drink over the next 4 years.
Stratus’s second label. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat! The best Wildass Red yet. Deep ruby colour; a nose of cedar and red and blackcurrants; medium-bodied, dry, well-extracted fruit with a herbal note.
Fragrant aromas of blueberry, raspberry, sage and black pepper. The juicy palate features mouth-watering acidity, integrated tannins and black-fruit flavours. Notes of cedar, tobacco and youthful tannins linger on the finish. Try this peppery-themed varietal with kale-partnered dishes.
Winemaker Rob Summers coaxes intensity out of these 34-year-old vines, while a warm vintage yielded ripe, off-dry fruitiness. More complex and rich than this varietal’s Italian relatives. Displays honeysuckle, tangerine and passion fruit, balanced by vibrant acidity. A match for blue cheese–dotted pizza or Cobb salad.
The 25-plus-year-old vines bring out complexity and intensity. The fresh, fragrant nose unleashes a potpourri of floral, fruit, savoury and custard scents. Brisk acidity, vibrant citrus/apple flavours, long mineral finish and impeccable balance make this a delight to taste. Designed for simply prepared seafood; spectacular with BC spot prawns.
The Wismer Chard from Bachelder was a blockbuster in 2010, and the 2011 isn’t far off from that. It’s quite tight at the moment but still reveals poached pear, spice, nougat, hazelnut, toast and flinty minerality with just a pinch of citrus zest in the background. It’s complex and juicy yet maintains a graceful and finessed feel in the mouth while exposing an array of fruit, spice and minerality. Just wait for this to open up a bit more. Gorgeous.