Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Naramata Bench
Harvest Date
Oct 21, 2020
Acid
6.8 g/L
pH
3.70
Aging
10 months, French oak & small % of American
Fermentation
small lot fermentation in stainless steel
Bottling Date
March 16, 2022
Residual Sugar
1.97g/L
Alcohol %
13.5
2020 Syrah Magnum
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VINEYARD: All the grapes for this Syrah were sourced exclusively from the Naramata Bench.
WINEMAKER : This Syrah is a co-fermented with Viognier (6%), which accounts for its deep colour and floral hints on the nose. The wine was fermented in small lots, of approximately 1 ton each and was cold soaked for 5 days, before fermentation was begun. The wine was barrel aged for 10 months, in mostly French oak, with a small percentage of American oak, for added complexity.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In the glass: violets, black pepper, blueberry, blackberry, cacao and leather and, all balanced with soft, silky tannins.
Vineyard Notes
All the grapes are sourced exclusively from the Naramata Bench.
Winemaker Notes
The Syrah was co-fermented with Viognier, which accounts for its deep colour and floral hints on the nose. This wine was fermented in small lots, of approximately 1 ton each and was cold soaked for 5 days, before fermentation was begun. The wine was barrel aged for 10 months. om, in mostly French oak, with a small percentage of American oak, for added complexity.
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted leg of lamb, roasted root vegetables, pork roast
Other Notes
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