2020 New Wine Releases

2020 VINTAGE REPORT

Summer didn’t officially arrive in Okanagan vineyards until well after Canada Day. It was a slow start to the growing season, but things kicked into gear mid July. The northern areas, notably Kelowna, were later to harvest, while Oliver and Osoyoos saw similar harvest dates, but even with the delay, the usual late-August through late-October harvest window once again held true. Smaller berry size and lighter clusters are resulting in less wine production this year, many reports stating 20 -40 percent less than their average year. A cold snap on the morning of Oct. 22 signalled the change of season. The weekend’s forecast called for sub-zero temperatures and snow flurries. That frost damaged the leaves of the grape vines, effectively ending the photosynthesis process that sees sugar and flavours accumulate in the grapes. Veteran wine makers with vineyards in various parts of the valley are drawing parallels to the 2014 vintage but suggesting the red wines will exceed the quality seen in that year. For collectors, it’s a promising note that the biggest complaint from wineries at this stage is there won’t be enough of the wines to go around.

2020 Rosé

Aromas of maraschino cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, and red licorice. Salmon in color, earthy, fennel and musky on the palate with a slight hint of
sweetness.

Suggested Food Pairing – BBQ salmon or Shish Kabobs

2020 Frizzante Rosé

Aromas of strawberry, watermelon, raspberry. Lively and Semi sweet, red berried fruits on the palate with a frothy mousse. Pale pink in color, light and airy textured mousse.

Suggested Food Pairing – Seafood Paella or Chicken Alfredo

2020 Pinot Gris

Fresh and lively aromas of white peach, cantaloupe, spices and yellow plum. Textural and oily on the palate with balanced acidity, finishes with a slight sweetness.

Suggested Food Pairing – pork, or BBQ chicken

2020 Cuvée

Aromas of fruit salad, rose petal, melon and citrus zest. This bright and edgy wine fruit brings forth melon flavors on the palate with an of dry finish.

Suggested Food Pairing – Vinegrette salad with toasted vegetables or B.C. spot prawns

2020 Riesling

Refined aromas of green apple, melon and crushed flower. Polished and minerally driven, flavours of slightly underripe kiwi on the palate, this well balanced medium sweetness Riesling is backed with bright acidity.

Suggested Food Pairing – lemon chicken

2020 Field Blend

Aromas of dark fruit, plum skin, blackberry. Complex, flavours of forest floor, truffle, black licorice and mocha lead to grippy tannins with crisp acidity. Pours a deep ruby in color.

2020 Cabernet Franc

Aromas of strawberry, sage, sweet tobacco, mocha. The palate is young and vibrant with earthy tones with hints of tobacco. Pours a pale ruby color.

Suggested Food Pairing – herb chicken or grilled salmon

2020 Happiness

Aromas of lychee, tangerine, orange zest. Unctuous and polished, soft flavors of orange peel. Pale straw in color with a creamy mousse.

Suggested Food Pairing – Lobster bisque or Seared Tuna with saute’ed root vegetables

2020 Ancestral Method Riesling

Aromas of granny smith apple, citrus, pineapple core and meyer lemons. Fruit flavors of Asian pear, green apple back this bright & clean finish.

**Best served chilled and open slowly to prevent possible gushing**

2020 Ancestral Method Chardonnay

Aromas of stone fruits, yellow plum, citrus and gunflint. Medium plus acidity on the palate with persistent bubbles lead way to further notes of citrus blossom and minerality. **Best served chilled and open slowly to prevent possible gushing**

Suggested Food Pairing – Oysters or Sushi