This is an elegant wine, with the aromas of dried strawberry, red cherry and vanilla, along with flavours of cranberry, plum and leather. The tannins are supple and the mouthfeel is soft.
On the nose there is an elegant balance of dried strawberries, plums and dark cherry. the palate continues with flavours of vanilla, new leather and spice. This is a medium bodied Pinot Noir, with soft silky tannins.
There are bright flavours of blackcherry, dark cherry and plum along with new leather, dark chocolate and mocha on the palate. The tannins are supple and the finish is full.
e·qui·poise (ˈekwəˌpoiz) means balance or a state of equilibrium. At Tightrope we strive for balance in everything we do, especially in our wine. This blend of Merlot (34%), Syrah (33%) and Cab Franc (33%) reflects the unique terroir of the Naramata Bench. The profile reveals dark fruit such as cherries, plums and blackberries; vanilla, tobacco, spice; velvety tannins and a long finish.
