MERLOT ICEWINE 2002
Summit Reserve

T A S T I N G   N O T E S

This wine displays aromas of black cherries, honey and toffee on the nose. Caramel, currants, stewed rhubarb and spice exhilarates the palate. A lingering finish with great acidity balance. Serve chilled.

Divine  with berry based desserts or chocolate.

H A R V E S T   N O T E S

The grapes come from our Similkameen Vineyard in Cawston and from our Sunrise Vineyard in Okanagan Falls. 2002 was a much later icewine harvest than usual for the Okanagan. Temperatures did not drop down to the freezing conditions needed until the end of January. When harvesting icewine this late the berries are much more shriveled and concentrated than earlier harvested grapes.

W I N E M A K E R   N O T E S

"We harvested late in January 2002 and produced a stunning, concentrated and rich icewine with great balance. Due to this later harvest the wine displays dried fruit characteristics and caramel flavours".

A W A R D S  &  A C C O L A D E S

This wine has never been entered into any wine competitions.

W I N E   A N A L Y S I S

Vineyard: Similkameen and Sunrise
Sweetness Code: 12
Alcohol Content: 12%
Total Acid: 8.9 g/L
Residual Sugar: 120 g/L
Size: 375 mL
Retail Price: $51.99