SKAHA Vineyard 2016 Impulsion
Tasting Notes
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc grapes. Rich and balanced with bold layers
of black cherry, raspberry and ripe plum. 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. Wild yeast fermented and then allowed to warm up
to 28C during primary fermentation with regular punch downs to extract
maximum flavour and colour. Pressed and transferred to french oak barrels
then goes through MLF and aged for 24 months, unfiltered and unfined.
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: 2016
Grape Varietal: 60% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc
Small lot production: 500 cases
Bottled May 6 , 2019
Alcohol: 14.0%
Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/L
Titratable Acidity: 6.1 g/L
ph: 3.5
Tasting Notes
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc grapes. Rich and balanced with bold layers
of black cherry, raspberry and ripe plum. 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. Wild yeast fermented and then allowed to warm up
to 28C during primary fermentation with regular punch downs to extract
maximum flavour and colour. Pressed and transferred to french oak barrels
then goes through MLF and aged for 24 months, unfiltered and unfined.
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: 2016
Grape Varietal: 60% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc
Small lot production: 500 cases
Bottled May 6 , 2019
Alcohol: 14.0%
Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/L
Titratable Acidity: 6.1 g/L
ph: 3.5