Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAfter a couple of very challenging years, it's a delight to see Synchromesh wines available again. From the home estate Storm Haven Vineyard, this pinot noir is of the Amelia Block and Block 4, and blends clones 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, rooted in clay, granite, and sandy gravels. This had 4 days cold soak (80% whole berry) before a month maceration / fermentation, before resting in oak. Fragrant plum, wild blackberries, black liquorice fill the juicy 13.1% palate, seasoned with smoked stones, and wrapped with long, sinewy tannins. A muscular, meatier, darker shaded pinot than most Okanagan counterpoints, this could easily stand up to lamb and mushroom kabobs.Tasted: 16 April 2026Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Synchromesh motto is "powered by riesling" and those wines have been so successful for them that the quality of their pinot noirs, sourced over the years from several growers, often get overlooked. Storm Haven is Synchromesh's 107 acre home vineyard that is farmed using a holistic approach. A general mingle of savoury edged fruit including cherry, mulberry, blackberry skin and marionberry with nicely tucked acidity shifts into a light bodied, subtle finish, that lingers effortlessly. Worth holding for a few years to see how it assembles further.Tasted: 13 April 2026Tasted by: Prices:
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