Week 5: 2016 - 2021 Syrah
Syrah has become a powerful varietal for BC winegrowers, both in terms of its success in growing well in the south Okanagan, and for what it has been delivering in the glass. Estate grown on our Perfect Hedge vineyard in Osoyoos, the style is inspired by Côte-Rôtie in the northern Rhône, blending Syrah with Viognier. This classic technique gives the nose a floral lift and softens the pepper note ever so slightly.
our Syrah is fermentated as whole berries. After pressing, the wine is barrel aged for a minimum of 18 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels.
INSIDER TIP - We ferment whole berries, which slows down the release of tannins imparting a silkiness to the tannins and a lush roundness to the Syrah.