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The 2008 vintage continues the tradition consisting of co-fermented Syrah/Viognier from our Queenston Road Vineyard on the St. David's Bench. Aged for 20 months in seasoned French oak demi-muids.
If the wine ain't broke, don't fix it! Adding Viognier skins to batches of our best Syrah began with a happy accident in 2004, when our poor old basket press quit in the midst pressing hand-picked Viognier. The grapes were rescued and added in fermenting Syrah bins - a technique not uncommon in the northern Rhone Valley. The 2008 vintage continues the tradition consisting of co-fermented Syrah/Viognier from our Queenston Road Vineyard on the St. David's Bench. Aged for 20 months in seasoned French oak demi-muids. 198 cases produced. Drink 2012-2018.
Awards
- Gold for Best Syrah at Cuvee 2012
