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Hester Creek Estate Winery · 877 Road 8, Oliver, British Columbia 1.866.498.4435 · [email protected] · www.hestercreek.com Syrah-Viognier Vintage: 2015 Price: $26.95 (BC) CSPC: 504399 UPC: 626990222064 Availability: Winery, online, Bench Club HARVEST REPORT: e 2015 growing season was one of the warmest on record, with harvest commencing approximately 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule. e record-breaking high temperatures slowed down in the Fall, allowing the acidity and multitude of robust flavours to come to fruition. Viticulturalists used targeted leaf removal, shoot positioning, and drip irrigation to supplement the development of the vines. winemaker specs: Harvest Date: Early October, 2015 Bottling Date: May, 2017 Blend: Syrah, Viognier Aging: 15 months Oak: 40% French, 60% American Production: 1111 cases Ageability: 2-5 years Alc: 14.4% RS: g/L < 2.0 pH: 3.8 TA: g/L 6.3 WINEMAKING: e 2015 Syrah Viognier is composed predominantly of Syrah with the addition of a small percentage of Viognier to help stabilize the deep red hues and enhance the floral aromatics. Aſter harvesting, both varietals are co-fermented on the skins for 15 days before gentle pressing. e blend is allowed to age in 60% American and 40% French oak in the cellar for an additional fiſteen months. TASTING NOTES: is earthy vintage of Syrah Viognier has liſted aromas of violet, toast and dried salami initially leading to a soſt bright fruit palate. It is round and full through the mid palate with black pepper and distinct mineral notes. Dark cherry and a lengthy finish highlight this offering. Pair with roasts, braised stews and medium to full cheeses. Alc: alcohol | RS: residual sugar | TA: total acidity Our roots run deep with half century old vines, rooted in the Golden Mile Bench’s exceptional terroir. Blending sustainable vineyard practices and innovative winemaking, we craſt wines of distinction that are an intensely flavoured expression of our historic vineyard.
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Hester Creek Estate Winery · 877 Road 8, Oliver, British Columbia 1.866.498.4435 · [email protected] · www.hestercreek.com
Syrah-ViognierVintage: 2015 Price: $26.95 (BC) CSPC: 504399 UPC: 626990222064Availability: Winery, online, Bench Club
HARVEST REPORT:The 2015 growing season was one of the warmest on record, with harvest commencing approximately 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule. The record-breaking high temperatures slowed down in the Fall, allowing the acidity and multitude of robust flavours to come to fruition. Viticulturalists used targeted leaf removal, shoot positioning, and drip irrigation to supplement the development of the vines.
winemaker specs: Harvest Date: Early October, 2015Bottling Date: May, 2017Blend: Syrah, ViognierAging: 15 monthsOak: 40% French, 60% American
Production: 1111 cases Ageability: 2-5 yearsAlc: 14.4% RS: g/L < 2.0pH: 3.8 TA: g/L 6.3
WINEMAKING: The 2015 Syrah Viognier is composed predominantly of Syrah with the addition of a small percentage of Viognier to help stabilize the deep red hues and enhance the floral aromatics. After harvesting, both varietals are co-fermented on the skins for 15 days before gentle pressing. The blend is allowed to age in 60% American and 40% French oak in the cellar for an additional fifteen months.
TASTING NOTES: This earthy vintage of Syrah Viognier has lifted aromas of violet, toast and dried salami initially leading to a soft bright fruit palate. It is round and full through the mid palate with black pepper and distinct mineral notes. Dark cherry and a lengthy finish highlight this offering. Pair with roasts, braised stews and medium to full cheeses.
Alc: alcohol | RS: residual sugar | TA: total acidity
Our roots run deep with half century old vines, rooted in the Golden Mile Bench’s exceptional terroir. Blending sustainable vineyard practices and
innovative winemaking, we craft wines of distinction that are an intensely
flavoured expression of our historic vineyard.
