2016 RESERVE SYRAH
$45.00
A limited release – small lot series (wine club members only)
Elegant yet bold and complex red wine with wonderful aromas and flavours of black currant, raspberry and subtle notes of black pepper.
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Tasting Notes
Limited Release, bold & complex red wine that reflex the true expression of the vineyard & terroir – 99% Syrah / 1% Viognier grapes – barrel aged for 16 months in French & American oak barrels. Wonderful aromas of black currant, black pepper and raspberry, with subtle notes of anise, vanilla and cocoa. Bursting with flavours on the palate – with aromas of floral, lavender, plum, black currant & white pepper notes.
Food Pairings
Great with beef tenderloin or leg of lamb or aged hard cheeses
Wine Specs
Varietals – 99% Syrah / 1% Viognier
Vineyards – Osooyos – east bench
Harvest / Pick Date – October 2016
Avg. Brix @ Harvest – 25.4
RS – 2.4g/L
TA – 6.3g/L
Alcohol – 14.5%
PH – 3.8
Winemaking
Winemaking – 35 days of skin maceration with two punch downs a day followed by 100% malolactic fermentation
Aging – aged for 16 months in French & American Oak barrel
Limited Release – 75 cases
Reviews & Awards
Silver – 2018 Wine Align Awards
Bronze – 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Award
