Wildblume 2023
Release Date: May 2, 2025
What it is: Wildblume—meaning wildflower in German—is named after the Arrowleaf Balsamroot flowers that grow on the hills of the Okanagan Valley each spring. This refreshing brut sparkling wine is made with Vidal grapes using the charmat method (méthode cuvée close).
Where it was grown:
Arrowleaf Estate Vineyard, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
When it was grown:The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made: Vidal grapes from our Estate Vineyard were harvested early when they had low potential alcohol and prominent acidity. The grapes were gently pressed to limit extraction, and the juice was fermented dry and aged in neutral oak puncheons for seven months. After the initial aging period, the base wine was transferred to a pressure tank and inoculated with a mixture of yeast and sugar to initiate the second fermentation for carbonation. Once carbonated, the lees were stirred regularly to provide a harmonious integration of bubbles before bottling.
How it tastes: Aromas of lemon, elderflower, honey and slate. On the palate it is light and lively, with lingering floral and lemon flavours. This is the perfect wine for an outdoor lunch, as an aperitif before dinner or for a celebration at any time.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar: 10.3 g/l
Acidity: 7.5 g/l
Sweetness: Brut
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
Release Date: May 2, 2025
What it is: Wildblume—meaning wildflower in German—is named after the Arrowleaf Balsamroot flowers that grow on the hills of the Okanagan Valley each spring. This refreshing brut sparkling wine is made with Vidal grapes using the charmat method (méthode cuvée close).
Where it was grown:
Arrowleaf Estate Vineyard, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
When it was grown:The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made: Vidal grapes from our Estate Vineyard were harvested early when they had low potential alcohol and prominent acidity. The grapes were gently pressed to limit extraction, and the juice was fermented dry and aged in neutral oak puncheons for seven months. After the initial aging period, the base wine was transferred to a pressure tank and inoculated with a mixture of yeast and sugar to initiate the second fermentation for carbonation. Once carbonated, the lees were stirred regularly to provide a harmonious integration of bubbles before bottling.
How it tastes: Aromas of lemon, elderflower, honey and slate. On the palate it is light and lively, with lingering floral and lemon flavours. This is the perfect wine for an outdoor lunch, as an aperitif before dinner or for a celebration at any time.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar: 10.3 g/l
Acidity: 7.5 g/l
Sweetness: Brut
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
Release Date: May 2, 2025
What it is: Wildblume—meaning wildflower in German—is named after the Arrowleaf Balsamroot flowers that grow on the hills of the Okanagan Valley each spring. This refreshing brut sparkling wine is made with Vidal grapes using the charmat method (méthode cuvée close).
Where it was grown:
Arrowleaf Estate Vineyard, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
When it was grown:The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made: Vidal grapes from our Estate Vineyard were harvested early when they had low potential alcohol and prominent acidity. The grapes were gently pressed to limit extraction, and the juice was fermented dry and aged in neutral oak puncheons for seven months. After the initial aging period, the base wine was transferred to a pressure tank and inoculated with a mixture of yeast and sugar to initiate the second fermentation for carbonation. Once carbonated, the lees were stirred regularly to provide a harmonious integration of bubbles before bottling.
How it tastes: Aromas of lemon, elderflower, honey and slate. On the palate it is light and lively, with lingering floral and lemon flavours. This is the perfect wine for an outdoor lunch, as an aperitif before dinner or for a celebration at any time.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar: 10.3 g/l
Acidity: 7.5 g/l
Sweetness: Brut
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
