2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
WINE SPECS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
Concentrated dark fruit with a silky texture, boasting flavors of mocha, cassis, blackberry leaf, and a hint of eucalyptus—well balanced and delightful.
REVIEWS
94 Points - John Schreiner "The texture and the flavours are rich and concentrated. The wine begins with aromas of sage and eucalyptus mingled with dark fruits. On the palate, there are complex flavours of black currant, dark cherry, plum and mocha."
94+ Points - Carl Boucher, Carl's Wine Club
Awards & accolades for past vintages:
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner. Sold out first day of release.
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2022
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2021
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2018
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2017
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2016
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal, WineAlign Awards 2016
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2014/2015
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2013
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon – Platinum, WineAlign Awards 2013
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in BC Wine 2010
WINEMAKING
Fruit was hand-picked from our single 2.15 acre vineyard block on November 8th, 2021 and berry sorted. Fruit was broken into small batches, cold soaked on the skins for four days and fermented for an additional 21 days on the skins in tank with twice daily pump overs. The batches were then barrel aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak and blended prior to bottling. Unfiltered.
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
| Titratable Acidity: | 6.2 g/L |
| Residual Sugar: | 1.6 g/L |
| PH: | 3.9 |
| Production: | 290 cases |
VINTAGE REVIEW
It was a hot summer that was punctuated by a heat dome which settled on the Okanagan Valley from the end of June through early July. The combination of high heat and low rainfall contributed to another year of lower than anticipated yield but excellent quality fruit. Despite the heat during the days, we benefited from our usual cooler evening temperatures which kept the acidity bright and the resulting wines incredibly balanced.
