This small cap release is a tribute to how wine was made in ancient times. Using a hands-off winemaking approach, working with 500L terracotta Clay Amphorae. The grapes for this small lot were whole cluster pressed and fermented using wild yeast in a single clay Amphora. The long and slow fermentation allowed for lots of lees stirring and a partial malolactic fermentation to occur. The result is a wine that challenges you to define it to a specific region or style.
INSIDER TIP: The name "Sauvignon Blanc" comes from the French words Sauvage (wild) and blanc (white). The sauvignon blanc grape was first mentioned in literature in 1477 and was widely planted in the Bordeaux region by the 1600s.
A blind trust is a financial trust in which the executors have full discretion over the assets, and the trust beneficiaries have no knowledge of the holdings of the trust. Our Blind Trust is a wine in which the winemaker has full discretion over the blend so you’ll just have to trust us.
Insider Tip: Blind taste the Blind Trust before peeling back the capsule to reveal this year's varietals.
Pinot Gris is the most planted white varietal in Okanagan Valley. It ripens easily and consistently produces an enjoyable, fruit forward and food friendly wine.
INSIDER TIP: Partially fermented in a concrete egg creates amazing mouthfeel and texture.
This small cap release is a tribute to how wine was made in ancient times. Using a hands-off winemaking approach, working with 500L terracotta Clay Amphorae. Viognier is a late ripening variety that requires a long growing season to fully ripen. For this reason, this fruit comes from two vineyards in Osoyoos..
INSIDER TIP: Viognier is an ancient grape variety, possibly from Dalmatia, and brought to the Rhône Valley in 281 by Romans.
Making a well-balanced Chardonnay is a challenge that requires both a level of judgment and restraint to fully showcase the fruit characteristics, together with fullness and finesse.
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
“Lemony aromas with notes of sweet cream and hints of floral and herbal undertones. Quite long and approachable.”
The Viognier grows at our Perfect Hedge Vineyard in Osoyoos and BullPine Vineyard. An hour south of the Naramata Bench winery site, this vineyard is hotter and provides the extra heat units that Viognier requires to ripen fully.
INSIDER TIP: The trick with Viognier is to get optimal ripeness without losing acidity, thus choosing the right day to pick is critical.
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
"Gingery spices... aromas of lemon rind, poached pear, honeysuckle and nectarine. Fruity and lush on the palate."
