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Gustave Moreau
There are various eyes. Even the Sphinx has eyes: and as a result there are various truths, and as a result there is no truth.
Friedrich Nietzsche
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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.
Okanagan Valley
VINEYARD
SUB-REGION
Osoyoos West Bench is one of the few locations ideally suited to Rhône whites in the Okanagan Valley. There is no shortage of sunlight and heat, but it largely comes from morning to midday, protected by Mt. Kobau from the intense afternoon sun. This allows the fruit to achieve beautiful ripeness, while retaining a good amount of freshness.
Soil
Grown on sandy loam fluvioglacial deposits from melting glacier water outwash, the soils are low vigour and well-draining, resulting in grapes with excellent concentration.
Elevation
The gentle slope down to Osoyoos Lake mitigates the severity of winter on a variety that is very susceptible to cold injury.
Our Note
This wine shows the affinity of Roussanne and Marsanne in the South Okanagan – with 1% Viognier for good measure. Forget Chardonnay. We think Rhône white varieties are the future in Oliver and Osoyoos.
vintage
2022
grape varieties
Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
Winemaking
A blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier from Osoyoos East Bench, the southern tip of the Okanagan Valley. This was aged in a combination of 60% oak (20% new) and 40% stainless.
PRODUCTION
61 cases
Alcohol
13.1%
RS
3.2 g/L
Free SO2
35 ppm
pH
3.50
TA
6.5 g/L