2023 Sparkling Syrah Rosé

The grapes for our Sparkling Syrah Rosé were grown on our Boulder City Vineyard in Oliver, BC. The winter of 2022-23 saw several cold weather events where temperatures dipped below critical bud health values. There were many predictions of possible primary and secondary bud death. Bud break started on April 28th but was uneven and many primary buds, as predicted, were dead. Spring was cool but by late April the weather was warming up. May was nice and warm as was the remainder of the summer. The volume of fruit was down significantly in our vineyards which resulted in a slightly early harvest date.   The vines were farmed sustainably with particular care and attention to canopy and water management. Harvest decisions were based on winemaker’s personal preference with particular attention to sugar/acid balance and flavor. The grapes were harvested September 18th. The vineyards are all on south facing slopes where soils are composed of rock, sand, and gravel laid down during the last glacial recession.