Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMid-to-late summer smoke delayed ripening in the south Okanagan, although a fall warm spell helped some varieties catch up before it was too late. The syrah fruit comes off the ominously named Coyote Block, and is certified organic. It was picked on November 1. The nose is still a bit closed, showing light aromatics before the black and white pepper kicks in. The attack is fresh and vibrant with cool blueberry mixing with black raspberry and tailing off into a fresh, clean finish. Far too young at this point to be fully assessed. It is some of the best winemaking we have seen from Covert Farms, which is very encouraging.Tasted: 17 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom their organically farmed McIntyre Estate, this syrah comes from Coyote Block, planted 2007-2008 at 420m. This was aged 21 months in French oak, and only 42 cases were produced. Wild cassis, blackberry, thorns, espresso fill the density of this medium+ savoury red, with slightly sticky tannins hugging the plumped core to a peppery spiced finish. Nice balance and authenticity here. Well suited to your mushroom / pork ragouts now.Tasted: 21 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:
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