2021 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTE
This vintage the Syrah notes shine with lots of white pepper, baking spices and vanilla. The palate is complex with dark plums, cured meat and cacao. Youthful tannins and bright acidity give a glimpse into the aging potential of this powerhouse blend.
REVIEWS
92 Points - John Schreiner "The wine begins with aromas of pepper, black currant, blackberry and fig, which are echoed on the rich palate, along with notes of chocolate and leather."
Awards for past vintages:
2020 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2019 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
2016 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Medal, Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
Reviews for past vintages:
2019 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2018 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 Points, John Schreiner
2016 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 Points, John Schreiner
WINEMAKING
78% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine was created with fruit harvested from Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted two years after our initial planting in 2007. The varieties were harvested on October 27, 2021, fermented separately, and aged in 30% new French oak barrels. The wine was blended prior to bottling. Unfiltered..
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Alcohol %: | 15.1 |
| Titratable Acidity: | 6.9 g/L |
| Residual Sugar: | 2.2 g/L |
| PH: | 3.94 |
| Production: | 270 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.
