Release Date: April 1, 2023
Sold Out: June 20, 2023

What it is
A rosé made with 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Zweigelt grapes grown in the Lake Country sub-region of the Okanagan Valley.

Where it was grown
Pinot Noir from Friesen-Croft Vineyard and Zweigelt from Arrowleaf Estate Vineyard

When it was grown
The story of the 2022 growing season started with a blast of arctic air in late December 2021. The cold weather damaged some buds on the vines, reducing their potential yields. A cool and damp spring delayed budbreak and suggested a short growing season ahead. Summer was hot and dry but the highlight of the growing season was the fall, which felt more like an extension of summer. It was a phenomenal stretch of warm and dry weather that lasted through most of October. The extended season coupled with low yields produced grapes of excellent quality.  

How it was made
To preserve acidity and freshness, we harvested the grapes for our Rosé earlier than we would have if we were making red wine. We used a short maceration period of one hour for Zweigelt and four hours for Pinot Noir to extract a little colour before pressing. We kept temperatures cool for fermentation and used a yeast strain specifically known to highlight floral aromas. We bottled the wine in late winter to have it ready for a spring release.  

How it tastes
The bouquet has aromas of kiwi, watermelon and subtle notes of peony and rose petal. On the palate it is rich and harmonious with a long finish.

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Technical Details
Residual Sugar 5.0 g/l
Acidity 5.9 g/l
Alcohol 13.0%