2007 Quatrain
A QUATRAIN is a poem or stanza that is always composed of four lines.
John Simes, Mission Hill Family Estate's chief winemaker, has carefully crafted the second vintage of this exquisite wine. The grapes were selected from the best blocks within our estates in Oliver and Osoyoos. They were hand harvested, hand sorted, and fermented in small lots in French oak fermenters, using both punch down and pump over. The wine was aged in a selection of 100% French oak barrels for 15 months.
The second vintage of Quatrain exhibits a ripe, juicy core of black cherry and blackberry fruit that's supple and polished, with hints of exotic spices, sage and coffee mocha. The ultra-fine tannins are beautifully in balance with the equally impressive purity of fruit and style in this vintage.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Varietal | Blend |
| Appellation | Okanagan |
| Harvest Date | October 2006 |
| Acid | 6.1 g/l |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, with 45% new oak |
| Fermentation | Fermentation & extended maceration in small French oak fermenters |
| Bottling Date | October 28, 2008 |
| Alcohol % | 13.0 |
Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
Hand harvested from Oliver and Osoyoos Vineyards in October 2006
Production
Syrah 41%, Merlot 32%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%