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Winegrowing can be a riddle. But there isn’t always a clear answer. Sometimes things go as you expect. Sometimes you question everything you know. The 2022 vintage was marked by unpredictability, with both unusually warm and unexpectedly cold conditions. What began as an uncertain year ultimately became one of the best in decades. This wine shows the affinity of Roussanne and Marsanne in the Okanagan – with 1% Viognier for good measure.

SUB-REGION

Osoyoos West Bench

Osoyoos West Bench is one of the few locations ideally suited to Rhône whites in the Okanagan Valley. There is no shortage of sunlight and heat, but it largely comes from morning to midday, protected by Mt. Kobau from the intense afternoon sun. This allows the fruit to achieve beautiful ripeness, while retaining a good amount of freshness.

SOIL

Osoyoos sandy loam

Grown on sandy loam fluvioglacial deposits from melting glacier water outwash, the soils are low vigour and well-draining, resulting in grapes with excellent concentration.

ELEVATION

300-305m

The gentle slope down to Osoyoos Lake mitigates the severity of winter on a variety that is very susceptible to cold injury.