The Ascension
GUSTAVE DORÉ
Yet every descent is followed by an ascent; the vanishing shapes are shaped anew, and a truth is valid in the end only if it suffers change.
Carl Jung
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.
Okanagan Valley
VINEYARD
SUB-REGION
The Golden Mile Slopes are sheltered by surrounding hills, providing protection from extreme weather. While the elevation ensures morning and midday warmth, Mt. Kobau shields the vines from the intense afternoon sun. This balance allows Syrah to ripen fully while retaining its freshness.
Soil
Grown in gravelly sandy loam deposited by an ice lobe that once filled the valley during the last glacial period, these low-vigor, well-draining soils produce grapes with exceptional concentration.
Elevation
The elevated exposure contributes to crop stability in a sub-GI known for its red varieties.
Our Note
This wine embodies everything we love about the Okanagan, with the ideal grape to express its terroir: Syrah. And yet, it will be the last vintage from this vineyard. After two harsh winters, these vines are ascending among the stars.
vintage
2022
grape varieties
100% Syrah
Winemaking
100% Syrah from the Okanagan Valley's Golden Miles Slopes. This floral, brambly Syrah was aged in a combination of second-, third-, and fourth-fill French oak barriques.
PRODUCTION
41 cases
Alcohol
13.5%
RS
1.1 g/L
Free SO2
22 ppm
pH
3.73
TA
5.8 g/L