2023 Rosé
Hand-picked off Pheasant Run Vineyard in Kaleden, BC this gorgeous Rosé is a unique blend, that pushes the boundaries: Zweigelt dominant with a small amount of Merlot, Pinotage, and Malbec.
Light strawberry in colour, sagebrush notes dominate the nose with underlying notes of strawberries and cream, grapefruit, and tangy orange. A mineral based palate that is well balanced shows off layers of orange, berry fruits and Sherbert Fizz (a New Zealand candy that happens to be our winemaker Ajay's favourite), finishing with a touch of mandarin peel. Bright and racy, this Rosé is great for the upcoming summer months.
91 Points, Julian Park in BC Wine Trends
90 Points, Christopher Waters in Globe & Mail
We produced only 177 cases.
- Alcohol 13.1%
- Acidity 8.01 g/L
- Bottling Date April 28, 2024
- ph 3.08
- Region Okanagan Valley
- Residual sugar 2.56 g/L
- Type Rosé
- Varietal Zweigelt, Merlot, Pinotage, and Malbec
- Vineyard Pheasant Run Vineyard, Kaleden, BC
- Vintage 2023
- Winemaker Ajay Chavan
Food Pairing
Charcuterie board with locally sourced meats and mild cheeses, Mediterranean olives and lemon and garlic hummus.
Vineyard Notes
The 2023 vintage was defined by the extremes. An extremely cold winter led to bud damage and reduced yields, while the summer was threatened by wildfires in the north and south. While temperatures exceeded 40°C on several occasions in the South Okanagan, the summer felt cooler than previous years. Temperatures between 33°C and 38°C are optimal growing conditions for our Bordeaux blends and aromatic whites. Due to fewer clusters and full canopies, this led to an earlier start for harvest beginning on September 18th with our Rosé pick. Even though tonnages were lower than previous vintages, overall, the fruit quality across the board was excellent. The flavour profile and the phenolic development shone through resulting in electric flavourful fruit for the white varieties and concentrated, structured reds.
Winemaker Notes
Hand-picked off Pheasant Run Vineyard in Kaleden, BC between September 18th - September 30th. The fruit was gently pressed and only the best juice was taken. Racked of its heavy lees and fermented slowly down over an 11-week period with maximum fermentation temperatures only reaching 10°C to preserve the delicate aromatics. The final blend consists of 87% stainless steel tank and 13% neutral barrique, aged on lees for 5-months. A unique blend, that pushes the boundaries, this Zweigelt dominant Rosé also contains a small amount of Merlot, Pinotage, and Malbec. Undergoing a slow and long, primary fermentation allowing the wines freshness and clean crisp flavors to shine through.
