2020
Bench Collection
Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Aromas of brambleberry bake, brown sugar, vanilla, dark cherry, and cassis. On the palate, triple berry, candied orange rind, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and eucalyptus.
Winemaking
The flagship Pinot Noir was pick in mid-October and fermented in 2-ton and 5-ton open-top fermenters. Aged in 21% new, 14% 1-year old and neutral French oak barrels for 11 months in our wine caves.
Awards
2023 Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver
2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze
2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards: Silver
2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada: Silver
Technical Data
pH: 3.9
Alcohol: 13.1%
Acidity: 5.55 g/L
Sugar: 2.85 g/L
Appellation: Lake Country
Cellaring: Now through 2030
