Library Wine: Pinot Noir 'Tradition' 2018
Our Pinot Noir is sourced from the west-facing slopes of the Kozier vineyard. This site enjoys the perfect synergy of a warm microclimate with cool soils ensuring a long even ripening. Hand-harvested at just the right time to avoid overripening.
“Medium deep cherry red with a hint of brick on the edge showing its development. Complex nose of raspberry and herbs, with really elegant tannins. Medium finish.”
Siobhan Turner, MW
Tasting Notes
A classic - Jancis Robinson called the 2017 vintage of this wine "spring and autumn in one glass." Very balanced, showing red currant aromas, cedar from French oak, with dried cherries and autumn leaves from time in barrel. Aged and ready to drink.
Food Pairing
Beef Bourguignon, of course. Wild game, fiddlehead ferns and morel mushrooms. Pasta with brown butter and sage. Date night with your partner.
Terroir
Planted in 2007, Kozier organic vineyard is located on the Naramata Bench, 4 km north of the winery. The 15-acre vineyard is a gently sloping amphitheatre, steeper as it approaches the mountainside. It faces west toward Okanagan Lake.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs
Aging
Fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months.
Cellaring
Aging Potential
5 Years
Drink Window
2022-2023
Reviews & Accolades
90 points - Siobhan Turner, MW
Technical Specifications
- Residual Sugar
- 0.61 g/l
- Total Acidity
- 5.77 g/l
- pH
- 3.6
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 14.3%
- Production
- 187 cases