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.
Results May Vary
This blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier comes from Osoyoos, not far from the source of our 2021 Viognier. The site highlights the region’s affinity for Rhône varieties, shaped by its warm, sunlit days and cooling evening breezes.
The Ascension
A devastating cold snap in late December 2022 killed nearly every vine in our Osoyoos Syrah parcel. This last vintage stands as a true representation of what we strive for in an Okanagan Syrah.
Headlong Rout
Our first release is a 2021 Viognier from the Okanagan Valley, carefully sourced from our friend – and talented winemaker – Mike Anderson.