The growing season began three weeks later than normal and cooler than average temperatures resulted in delayed buding and flowering of the wines .With autumn arriving earlier than expected, grapes were left hanging longer in order to develop the fruit flavors, powerful tannins and a firm acid backbone that will give the wines from this vintage a long life.

2009 SYRAH is smooth, complex balanced and elegant. A spicy and floral wine rich in blackberry and currant, with hints of pepper and licorice with a nice full bodied finish. A French style wine with soft vanilla and toffe notes that complement the fruit with medium to firm tannins.

• Release Date: September 2011
• Price: $29
• Sweetness Code:
• Production: only 700 cases
• Availability:

· On-line Orders (Free Shipping in BC)
· Select Restaurants  
· VQA Stores
· Winery Direct

• Blend: Syrah 100%
• Alcohol 14.8%, RS 0.80 g/L, PH 4.08, TA 5.6g/L
• CSPC: 164285

Pairs well with roasted beef, grilled striploin or stakes, chicken, pork, grilled lamb and rich game meats and medium and strong cheeses.

Temperature control during fermentation,extended skin contact and Pneumatge twice a day give this wine rich colour and extraction with great complexity and balance. The wine was aged for 14 months in new and 2 year old barrels, 80% French and 20% American. The wine is enjoyable now and will continue to improve with careful cellaring for 5 to 8 years.