2022 Syrah

Okanagan Valley

Excellent ripeness and depth of flavour, developing complex savoury and herbal notes from our Black Sage Bench vineyards. The 2022 Syrah opens with fragrant lavender before revealing juicy, expressive fruit reflective of a moderate growing season.

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Syrah opens with fragrant lavender before revealing juicy, expressive fruit reflective of a moderate growing season that avoided excessive heat spikes. Blackberry, raspberry, and wild blueberry are layered with savoury notes of white pepper and star anise. The rich fruit is framed by well-integrated oak spice from tight-grained French oak barriques. True to its South Okanagan desert roots, the plush, concentrated palate is balanced by lively acidity, with fine-grained tannins leading to a long, brambly finish. Drinking well upon release, this Syrah will continue to build complexity with careful cellaring over the next 5-7 years. 

Vintage Notes

The 2022 growing season started with temperatures well below seasonal averages in May and June, while rainfall was plentiful. The cool and damp spring delayed budburst and shoot development, and as a result flowering and fruit set occurred up to three weeks later than average. July and August brought a return to more typical weather conditions with warm temperatures, clear skies, and very little rain. This allowed the vines to thrive and make up for any lost ripening time. A warm and dry fall enabled extended hang time, allowing the grapes to reach excellent levels of ripeness. The 2022 wines are textural and elegant, showing great aromatic intensity, vibrant fruit characters, and bright acidity.

Wine Facts

Acid: 6

Alcohol: 13.9%

Bottle Size: 750

Fermentation: Fermented with wild yeasts.

Ph: 3.9

Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L

Blend: 100% Syrah

Cellaring: 18 months in French oak barriques and puncheons - 42% new oak.

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