Gold Medal - 2023 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada

What it is
Pinot Gris is the copper-skinned member of the Pinot family. It produces elegant white wines with a rich texture and complex aromatics.

Where it was grown
Wendell Vineyard, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
Ritchie Farm, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley

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 it was going to be a short growing season. 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
The grapes were hand-picked at optimal ripeness throughout October and gently pressed to obtain juice of the highest quality. The juice was inoculated with a minimal dose of commercial yeast to provide a slow start to fermentation, allowing the yeasts that were naturally present on the grapes to add complexity. The wine was aged on the lees for a minimum of three months before filtration and bottling.   

How it tastes
Subtle aromas of peach, pear, honeysuckle and lemon. On the palate it presents as a generously textured, dry wine with a smooth mid-palate, moderate acidity and ripe fruit on the finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine

Technical Details
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/l
Acidity 6.1 g/l
Alcohol 13.8%

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