CSM 2017
Wine Club March Pre-Release only

Member Price $27.31
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
CSM
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Harvest Date
October 10–26, 2017
Sugar
0.7
Acid
6.5
pH
3.76
Aging
Ready upon release and can be cellared up to 10 years.
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Medium ruby hues. The CSM blend has upfront aromas of white pepper and blueberry with undertones of sage. Flavours
of cranberry and cherry with notes of red plum and vanilla on the finish. A full-bodied mouthfeel and balanced bright
acidity make this a lively wine. Pair with roasted vegetable dishes in winter or grilled lamb with tarragon in summer.
Vineyard Notes
A cold Canadian winter, unusually wet spring, and dry summer
yielded wines with excellent balance and distinct varietal
flavours. Crops were lighter than normal, but the vintage will be
remembered for unprecedented flood and drought conditions,
and a persistent haze from nearby forest fires. While not directly
affecting our grape-growing areas, the haze blanketed the sun
coverage, preventing the customary heat spikes and positively
impacting the growing season by slowing down the grape
ripening periods and flavour development. Ripening was
assisted by the rigorous leaf plucking and bunch thinning of our
dogged, never-say-die vineyard crew. Ultimately, slightly lower
yields and phenomenal fruit quality delivered an excellent 2017
vintage, characterized by high flavour concentration, moderate
alcohol, balanced tannins, complexity and natural acidity.
Winemaker Notes
Each varietal in this wine was processed individually and the
final blend assembled with care and consideration. The blend
is comprised of fruit that is 88% from Osoyoos and 12% from
Naramata Bench vineyards. The result is a dry complex blend
that shows energy and tension throughout.