Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Appellation
Naramata Bench
Vineyard Designation
Thomas Vineyard, Naramata Bench
Harvest Date
October 12 & 15, 2022
Sugar
21.5
Acid
8.4 g/L
pH
3.04
Bottling Date
February 13, 2023
Residual Sugar
7.21 g/L
Alcohol %
13.3
2022 Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon
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IN THE GLASS: nectarine, lime, apple, pineapple, grassy; dry, fresh & crisp, in a style reminiscent of a traditional white Bordeaux.
VINEYARD NOTES
The grapes for this wine are sustainably grown on our Thomas Vineyard – Tightrope Estate on the Naramata Bench & then hand-picked.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Sauvignon Blanc 85% Sémillon 15%
The Sauvignon Blanc was destemmed, crushed, then pressed, while the Sémillon was whole-cluster pressed. Fermentation started slowly at low temperatures (12°C) to preserve the aromatics and took 28 days to complete. Post-fermentation, the wines were blended to make this wine reminiscent of a traditional Bordeaux blend.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
IN THE GLASS: nectarine, lime, apple, pineapple, grassy; dry, fresh & crisp, in a style reminiscent of a traditional white Bordeaux.
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for this wine were sourced from Tightrope's Thomas vineyard on the Naramata Bench.
Production Notes
518 cases
Winemaker Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc was handpicked, destemmed, crushed & pressed. The Semillon was grapes handpicked, whole cluster pressed. Fermentation was slowly at low temperatures, (12°C) to preserve the aromatics and took 28 days to complete. Post fermentation the wines were blended together.
Food Pairing Notes
leek & gruyere tart; grilled octopus or calamari
Other Notes
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