VINEYARD Esther Vineyard
LOCATION Kaleden, Okanagan, British Columbia
VINEYARD DETAILS
Aspect: South-East | Soil: Silt with glacial rock and gravel | Status: Certified organic | Grapes Grown: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Muscat
WINEMAKER Matt Dumayne
WINEMAKING Cabernet Franc from an organic vineyard in Kaleden was destemmed and put into two clay amphorae and three large oak vessels. Native fermentation started spontaneously and finished in spring. After eight months of skin contact the wine was pressed off in June and blended to a concrete tank to settle naturally and bottled mid-August 2018.
WINE PROFILE Dark black plums with black berry fruit, a smoky note with rich mocha and classical cabernet franc herbal aromatics. Juicy red fruits dance with excellent structure and our hallmark mouthwatering freshness.