Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSunrock is a unique site: established in 1999, 180 acres on the Osoyoos Lake Bench, with vines tucked up against a granite rock face, facing Osoyoos Lake, and planted on loamy, silky sands. The shiraz is sourced from the top of the vineyard, absorbing the long sun hours, and transforming it into a rich, smooth red lined with tobacco, and filled with baked plum pudding, cherries and raspberry jam. Tannins are sticky and moderate, and the grape's characteristic peppercorns prominent. This aged in a mix of French and American oak for 14 months, all of which is felt, but not overwhelmed. A big wine style, well handled.Tasted: 22 December 2018Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom a warm site in a warm year, this has been well handled. The attack has a sense of freshness along with a signature savoury, peppercorn nose. It spends a year in French and American oak adding some extra weight and tannins, that at this point present a touch hard. The attack is rich in black fruit, be it cherries or raspberries with some nervous acidity poking through the back end. Not as rich as you might expect, this will need time to shed some tannins before it's fully ready to drink. Lamb would be a good choice if you must open it early.Tasted: 10 September 2018Tasted by: Prices:
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