2007 Reserve Pinot Noir
Rich and open-textured with complex black cherry aromas, our 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir features gentle plum notes and a touch of spicy oak that come together on the finish and linger softly. This ripe Pinot Noir has warmth, charm and appealing depth, making it a most versatile food-friendly wine.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Okanagan |
| Harvest Date | September & October 2007 |
| Fermentation | Aged in French oak, 13 months |
| Residual Sugar | 2.4 g/l |
| Tannin | 5.4 g/l |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Wine Profile
Awards
GOLD MEDAL
2009 Tasters Guild International
Best of Varietal Winner
2009 Okanagan Spring Wine Awards
SILVER MEDAL
2009 Mondial du Pinot Noir
2009 Selections Mondiales des Vin Canada
2009 Northwest Wine Summit
89 Points
A potpourri of cedar chips and dried flowers, sweet spice and vanilla supported by ripe black raspberry and cherries and a core of rich dark earth. The palate is fresh and very smooth, it is also quite plush and well balanced with a dry spiced finish.
Wine Diva, February 2010
Production Notes
Spring and early summer were normal with the weather during bloom very good, and so an excellent fruit set occurred. Despite the onset of La Nina in the autumn, significant work on canopy management including leaf thinning, cluster pruning, careful fruit exposure, and irrigation management allowed us to proceed into the fall with berry growth and ripeness as expected and the fruit in excellent condition. Chief Winemaker John Simes comments, "early tastings of the whites are highly aromatic and lively, with a natural balance of fruitiness and the young reds indicate a pleasing suppleness of tannins and excellent colour. Overall, the colour, flavours, tannins and acidity all matured together beautifully and initial tasting reveals well-balanced wines."
Production
100% Pinot Noir