Reserve Syrah 2009

ABOUT THE WINE

We source the grapes for our Syrah from Tuc el Nuit Vineyard and Desert Wolf Vineyard in Oliver, allowing us to blend complementing characteristics of each vineyard.  Primary fermentation was done in open top stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in new French and American oak barrels for 10 months.  Limited production of 261 cases.

TASTING NOTES

This complex rooster has many sides to its personality.  The bouquet revolves around notes of chocolate, black currant syrup, black cherry, black pepper, charred barrel notes and sweet vanilla.  This syrah exhibits a dry, full-bodied, rich mouth-feel, velvety tannins and food friendly acidity.  Flavours of rich sweet black fruits, vanilla extract and cedar fill the mouth.  Chocolate, Chai spice and jammy black fruits linger on the finish.  Enjoy now through 2014.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent with rich and flavourful marinated red meats, leg of lamb, aged Canadian cheddar, beef and vegetable stews, beef brisket, short ribs and meat pies.

Available exclusively online and at the winery.