2018 Elysia Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vinification: An experiment between three tanks of varying whole cluster percentages (25%-75%). Spontaneous fermentation lightly pumped over and then pressed after 21 days on skins to neutral oak puncheons. On lees for 8 months. Unfined and unfiltered.
Pick date: September 25th, 2018
Bottling Date: June 2019
Release Date: September 1st 2020
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Summerland Bench Sub-GI
Vineyard Designation
Elysia Vineyard
Harvest Date
27 September 2018
Acid
5.5
pH
3.55
Aging
6+ years
Bottling Date
June 2019
Residual Sugar
0.2
Alcohol %
12.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This ripe pinot has aromas of cherries, leather and rocks which carry onto the mouth with a chalky graphite texture and some raspberry jam. Very earthy and brambly.
Vineyard Notes
Planted in 2006, this vineyard overlooks Okanagan lake to the east, primarily getting the early and mid day sun. Between the very steep slope and a mix of limestone and decomposed granite soil, this is an ideal place for vines to thrive. Here we have Pinot Noir, Viognier and Syrah. We are able to make a variety of delicious wines. With panoramic views from Peachland to Penticton it is a truly amazing place to work and live.
Winemaker Notes
Fermented in three tanks with different percentages of whole cluster, fermented spontaneously, pressed
to neutral oak of varying sizes.
Other Notes
Sold out in May 2023. Last 30 library cases reserved for November 2023 Wine Club.