2021 Red Icon
WINE SPECS
Aged 18 months in 30% new French Oak. A blend of 41% Merlot, 23%Cabernet Franc , 16% Cabernet Sauvignon , 12% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot
TASTING NOTES
Perfumed and dynamic, the 2021 vintage showcases dark fruit, violets, dark chocolate and pepper, complemented by cassis, blackberry, plum, and black cherries, with hints of sage, anise, and baking spices. Structured with well balanced tannins that will continue to integrate with time in the cellar.
96 Points "The wine begins with a cornucopia of aromas: cherry, blueberry, cassis, hint of chocolate and spice. The concentrated texture delivers flavours of dark fruits. There is a persistent and polished finish." John Schreiner
Awards and Media for Past Vintages
2021 Red Icon - 96 Points, John Schreiner
2020 Red Icon - Gold Medal, Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada 2023
2019 Red Icon - John Schreiner, 94 Points
2018 Red Icon - John Schreiner, 94 Points
2017 Red Icon - Decanter's "Canadian Wine of the Year"
2017 Red Icon - Decanter - 95 Points "Outstanding"
2017 Red Icon - WineAlign's Guide to Canada's Top Wines "Best Red"
2016 Red Icon – John Schreiner – 95 Points
2016 Red Icon – Silver Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
2015 Red Icon – 93 Points – Decanter Magazine – September 2018 issue Steven Spurrier Fine Wine Selection
2015 Red Icon – Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2018
2015 Red Icon – Silver Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards of Canada
2014 Red Icon – Best Red – Okanagan, 2017 Best of BC Wine Country Awards
2013 Red Icon – 94 Points, Steven Spurrier, Decanter Magazine
2012 Red Icon – 17 Points, Richard Hemming, www.jancisrobinson.com
2010 Red Icon – Gold Medal, 2014/2015 InterVin International Wine Awards
2009 Red Icon – Gold Medal, 2011 Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards
2009 Red Icon – Silver Medal, 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards
2009 Red Icon – Silver Medal, 2012 Devanter World Wine Awards
2007 Red Icon – Winner of the 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence In BC Wines
2007 Red Icon – Winner of the People’s Choice Awards, 2010 Fall Okanagan Wine Festival
WINEMAKING
A blend of 41% Merlot, 23%Cabernet Franc , 16% Cabernet Sauvignon , 12% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot
Each vineyard block was individually hand picked and berry sorted. Blocks were then broken into small batches, cold soaked on their skins for four days and fermented for an additional 21 days on their skins in tank with twice daily pump overs. All batches were then barrel aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. The barrels that were blended to create the Red Icon were chosen first for their specific attributes. The wine was blended prior to bottling, unfiltered.
Recommended Drinking Window*: 2024-2036
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Alcohol %: | 14.6 |
| Titratable Acidity: | 6.3 g/L |
| Residual Sugar: | 2.0 g/L |
| PH: | 3.90 |
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.
