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It started with a simple idea. What if we could showcase wines from our favourite winemakers. Not just from the Okanagan, but from around the world.
Barrel by barrel, we select the lots that raise the hair on our arms. They have a verve. An electricity. And, most importantly, they have something to say.
This is Søren.
Nature's Paradox
The 2022 vintage was a study in contrasts, defined by the unpredictability of the elements. The first half of the year ranked among the coolest on record, raising concerns about ripeness. Then came a dramatic shift—a warm, sunlit summer and fall catapulted the latter half into one of the warmest falls on record in British Columbia's history.
Despite the extreme conditions, the wines of 2022 defy easy categorization. They showcase concentrated, vibrant fruit with high natural acidity, elegance, and moderate alcohol—qualities more reminiscent of a cooler vintage. What began as a season filled with doubt transformed into one of the most remarkable vintages in recent decades.
Yet the triumph of 2022 was overshadowed by the bitter cold that followed. An unprecedented freeze in December brought temperatures plummeting to -30°C in some regions, causing widespread damage and leaving a profound mark on the vineyards. The parcel that provided the fruit for our 2022 Syrah was no exception—it froze to death, marking this vintage as its last.
The Ascension
Our Syrah vineyard in Osoyoos has reached its final chapter with this vintage, following a devastating cold snap in late December 2022.
The unparalleled cold, which hadn’t been seen in decades, plunged as low as -30°C, claiming nearly every vine in the parcel and bringing an end to this remarkable site.
Yet, in the face of adversity, this last vintage stands as a testament to the very spirit we aim for in an Okanagan Syrah—floral, spicy, brambly and full of life.
Results May Vary
Winegrowing can be a riddle. But there isn't always a clear answer. Sometimes things go as you expect. Sometimes you question everything you know.
The 2022 vintage was marked by unpredictability, with both unusually warm and unexpectedly cold conditions. What began as an uncertain year ultimately became one of the best in decades.
This wine shows the affinity of Roussanne and Marsanne in the Okanagan – with 1% Viognier for good measure.
Headlong Rout
Sometimes things just fall into place.
Our friend Mike Anderson had just started a new winemaking job, and he didn’t have the time to finish a small batch of Viognier that he was making for his wife.
We didn’t plan on launching with an Okanagan Viognier. But then we tasted it. Her loss. Our gain.
We had our first release: 500 litres of Viognier.