Farmed biodynamically, this Pinot Noir reveals aromas of cherry cola, raspberry, wet earth, spice and vanilla. Mid-weight with a vibrant minerality on the taste buds and long lasting.
From a stony, west facing slope on Naramata Bench, once an ancient lakeshore. Lifted red berries, strawberry and cherry notes with earthy hints precede a structured and well-balanced palate of pure fruit with a touch of spice, wrapped in mouth watering, juicy acidity with well integrated, approachable tannins from judicious new and used oak, through a lengthy finish.
There is an enticing perfumed note on the nose that draws you into the glass then black cherries, some darker fruits, earthiness and integrated spices. It’s like silk on the palate with wonderful fruit penetration, depth of flavour, complexity, spice accents and energy through a finessed finish.
Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and dusty earthy notes before an elegant, structured palate defined by juicy acidity with silky tannins and a pleasing savoury backbone, with cherry, strawberry, spice and clove hints through a lingering close.
A medium-bodied, full fruited Syrah from Deadman Lake, a lower site on the western side of the valley, south of Oliver. Lifted black fruit and wild herb notes on the nose followed by a ripe fruit-driven entry with excellent fruit acid balance, some spice and anise notes with good structure supported by fresh acidity and lingering black pepper notes.
Upfront raspberry, cherry and herbal notes precede a seductive, plush palate of dark cherries, red current and spice, with lingering pepper notes through the mid palate and finish. Excellent structure and slightly grippy tannins suggest plenty of aging potential but also drinking very well now.
Made with 50-year-old vines, some of the oldest vinifera in the Okanagan, in one of the best of recent vintages. Aromas of plum, raisin and cassis and earthy notes precede a juicy, luscious red berried entry of blackberry, raspberry and mulberry with a pleasing savoury, herbal edge, structured but integrated tannins and clove spice through the mid palate to a lengthy close.