2023 Rosé

Hillside Collection

2023 Rosé

Bright aromas of wild flowers and ruby red grapefruit, red cherry and blood orange on the palate, and a juicy finish that goes on and on….

About this wine

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This Rose is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of floral whites. Due to crop losses from December winter kill, both of our Hidden Valley Vineyard blocks of Merlot formed the basis of this year’s rosé, going directly to the press along with a block of Cabernet Franc and a tiny bit of Hidden Valley Syrah. After minimal skin contact, juice was drained and blended with small portions of juice drained (saignee – total 35%) during cold soak from blocks of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. After it was fermented cool in stainless steel a bit of floral whites were blended in to enhance the aromas. 

Type
Rose
Varietal
Rose
Region
British Columbia
Appellation
Naramata Bench
Vintage
2023
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Élevage
Saignee 35%, Free Run Juice 85%
Cellaring
Enjoy Now
Alcohol
13.9%