From 27-year-old vines in Okanagan Falls, with 30% stainless steel fermented, the balance in new and used French oak, aged for 10 months. Forward aromas of citrus and orchard fruit announce a well-balanced, mildly zesty and stone fruit palate underpinned by measured acidity, elegant and mouth-filling with well-rounded acidity and good length to finish.
This has an interesting nose of apples, fresh-cut citrus, gunflint, pear and light spice notes. It has lovely texture on the palate with well-integrated orchard fruits, citrus and moderate spice notes. A white wine that punches outside its weight class.
SAS’s first ever Sauvignon blanc is a zesty offering which delivers fresh herbs, green apple, pink grapefruit, papaya, passion fruit and citrus. Serve alongside goat cheese crostini or grilled haddock drizzled with lemon, olive oil and fresh oregano.
A straight-up non-oaked Chardonnay that has seen some sur lie aging. Fresh acidity supports apple, pear, white grapefruit, yeast and hints of anise. Medium length. Drink up.
This is a 100% Riesling, which is off-dry (29g/l). There is brisk acidity and profile of lime, petrol, honey, mineral and grapefruit. It requires something spicy so that the sweetness can tame the fire. Try with Thai coconut curry or sushi with a heavy dose of soy sauce and wasabi.
Grapes from Oliver’s Gehringer Brothers Vineyard yield orchard fruits and quiet buttery notes before a fresh and lively palate of citrus and tropical notes, creamy texture with juicy acidity and a streak of minerality through a zesty, vibrant close.
From a warm vintage comes this intense Riesling featuring peach compote, bergamot, lime, citrus and mineral. The sweetness (35g/l) is more apparent in this vintage when compared to a cooler year such as 2014 (my favorite), where there is an electric acidity. Drink now.