SKAHA Vineyard 2013 Reserve Impulsion
Tasting Notes
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc grapes. Rich and balanced with bold layers
of black cherry, plum and bramble berry . Sultry notes of creme brule, espresso and dark
chocolate extend the finish.
Pairing:
Served brilliantly on its own or with grilled red meats
Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed ,whole berry, cold maceration
of 3 days. Inoculated with selective yeast and then allowed to warm up
to 28C during primary fermentation with regular punch downs to extract
maximum flavour and colour. Pressed and transfered to french oak barrels
then goes through MLF and aged for 20 months .
Viticulture:
SKAHA Vineyard is nestled above Skaha Lake in the beautiful
Okanagan Valley. Steep slopes of shale and fossilized sandstone
with lake influences encourage our vines to concentrate flavours
in the ripening grapes resulting in elegant, fruit forward wines.
Wine Specifications:
Estate, Single Vineyard
Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietal: 60% Merlot / 40% Cabernet Franc
Small lot production: 250 cases
Bottled: Sept.15, 2015
Alcohol: 14.1%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Titratable Acidity: 6 g/L
ph: 3.6
Tasting Notes
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc grapes. Rich and balanced with bold layers
of black cherry, plum and bramble berry . Sultry notes of creme brule, espresso and dark
chocolate extend the finish.
Pairing:
Served brilliantly on its own or with grilled red meats
Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed ,whole berry, cold maceration
of 3 days. Inoculated with selective yeast and then allowed to warm up
to 28C during primary fermentation with regular punch downs to extract
maximum flavour and colour. Pressed and transfered to french oak barrels
then goes through MLF and aged for 20 months .
Viticulture:
SKAHA Vineyard is nestled above Skaha Lake in the beautiful
Okanagan Valley. Steep slopes of shale and fossilized sandstone
with lake influences encourage our vines to concentrate flavours
in the ripening grapes resulting in elegant, fruit forward wines.
Wine Specifications:
Estate, Single Vineyard
Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietal: 60% Merlot / 40% Cabernet Franc
Small lot production: 250 cases
Bottled: Sept.15, 2015
Alcohol: 14.1%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Titratable Acidity: 6 g/L
ph: 3.6