Made with wild fermentation; no fining agents or filtration and finished in Tonnellerie Sirugue French oak, 20% of it new. The nose is much deeper and earthier than previous vintages, but still the ripe cherry and raspberry rise to the top with beetroot and oak spices mingling in the background. The wine does a turnaround on the palate, guided by a wall of fine oak tannin and earth, dirt, loam and Pinot funk that slowly reveals the fleshy beetroot, the sour cherry, the anise and darker fruits. It’s altogether a more masculine expression of this fascinating grape that starts with a wink and a promise but delivers a subtext of complexity that will make you work for the pleasure within this intellectual offering.
Great intensity, power and focus with mouth-watering zesty acidity, loads of lime, apple and mineral with great complexity, and a steely backbone. Racy and zippy with a long, drier, wet-stone mineral finish. Killer effort. Only 34 cases produced. If you manage to find some bottles, throw a few in the cellar, because this is going to age beautifully.
Elegant and focused with lovely cherry and blackberry, a touch of wet earth and dark chocolate; fine, silky tannins and a touch of grippiness on the well-balanced, lifted finish. Really a nice wine that makes me want some rabbit in a pot.
Effusive green apple and lime aromas, flecked by beguiling petrol notes. Tropical fruit and ripe peach flavours grip the scintillating palate. The soaring acidity and livewire texture induce salivation, while the persistent wet slate taste finishes dry. An iconic representation of a benchmark Okanagan style. Impressive on its own; inspiring with West Coast seafood.
Winemaker J-L Groux brings what many would at first think is an odd combination of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier and Gewürztraminer together in this proprietary white. It is the epitome of artful blending and, I don’t know how, but it works brilliantly. With unique and aromatic notes of peach cobbler, tangerine, creamy vanilla, apricots and toasty oak nuances, it is complex and intriguing on the nose. On the palate, it is textured with lychee, all manner of orchard fruits and exotic tropical fruits balanced against an array of charred oak spice, cream and vanilla. It’s lush, yes, but there’s still enough acidity to give the wine vibrancy through the finish. Good aging potential here.
This is an amazing Cab Franc Icewine, especially for the price! Strawberry jam, guava paste, spice, cocoa, buckwheat honey and herbs are all layered on a viscous texture. Length is not an issue, as it carries on the taste buds. You can serve it with dessert or enjoy on its own.
The nose opens on a savoury tone, led by apple skin and backed by honeysuckle and toasted almond. Loads of melon and poached pear coat the round, well-balanced palate. Apricot lingers on the dry, refreshing finish. Solid choice for risotto primavera.