Legacy 2018

Wine Club Member Price $58.62
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Legacy
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Harvest Date
October 13th - November 13th, 2018
Sugar
0.6 g/l
Acid
6.1 g/l
pH
3.86
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Deep purple greets your eyes with the first glance. Bright
scents of fig, black currant and caramel emanate from the
glass. Gentle decanting encourages opulent tannins to
develop. Medium acidity frames flavours of crème brûlèe,
sour cherry, raspberry and plum. The medium body
delicately extends into a lengthy bramble finish.
Vineyard Notes
The 2018 growing season was similar to 2017. Spring started
off slowly and was wetter than average. 2018 found the
vineyards two weeks behind our normal bud burst. Once the
warmer weather arrived mid-spring, it caused the above
average snow levels in the mountains to melt rapidly resulting
in another year of flooding. The flooding did not wash any
topsoil away and, after a challenging start, the end of spring
weather conditions were perfect for an ideal fruit set. Once
summer arrived, it was hot and dry which tested our vineyard
crews to pay close attention to irrigation regimes and leaf-tofruit
ratios. The vineyards soaked up the summer sunshine;
meticulous farming and careful yield management allowed
the grapes to fully ripen on the vine. September was wet. After
each rainfall, the tractors were driven down the vineyard rows
to blow the water off the vines and fruit ensuring there was no
opportunity for mold to develop. A beautiful autumn saw the
perfect weather to allow the fruit to catch up after a wet
September.
Production Notes
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc,
17% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Notes
The Legacy is a singular wine defined by the sum of its parts.
Elegant and refined, the 2018 version marries power and
finesse, with serious density and grip. Bordeaux-inspired
perhaps, but with the suppleness and freshness that is
purely Okanagan. All component varietals were estate grown
and hand-picked for their specific characteristics, then
rigorously sorted prior to fermentation and extended
maceration. The various lots were aged in 100% traditional
French oak barriques for 21 months, before the final blend
was assembled and then matured in-bottle for 2 years prior
to release.
Food Pairing Notes
Serve with wild mushroom gnocchi or mincemeat pie.