The blend consists of Marsanne (50%) , Roussanne (14%) and Viognier (36%), all traditional Rhone varietals.
Vineyards: All of the gapes used for this wine grown in Twisted Tree Vineyard on the east bench of Osoyoos Lake.
Fermentation: All lots were crushed and cold soaked. Each of the lots were then fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 10C and 14C. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to occur.
Harvest: Marsanne: Oct 1, Viognier: Oct 17, Roussanne: Oct 21.
Tasting Notes: Marsanne dominates this blend on both the nose and the palate with its distinguishing aromas of pine resin and marzipan, and provides the structure for the wine. Sweet honey, with grapefruit, white flowers and other citrus notes follow on both nose and palate. The wine has good acidity levels, and finishes long and crisp.
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