2011 Versado Old Vine
Pours the colour of black cherries. Bright, complex aromas of black pepper and dark fruit compote. Rich, intense palate with kirsch overtones, hints of dates and Asian spices. Wonderfully integrated tannins in a firm, long finish. ~ Ann Sperling
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A year in the vineyard
Budbreak was good and even, with all shoots pushing out consistently, however a late spring frost affected some flowers/fertility. This damage wasn't evident until harvest when cluster weights revealed that overall yields were down. During berry development, the season was wetter than normal, reducing stress on the vines; this combined with the start of our full organic program encouraged us to thin heavily., and leaf pluck to open the fruiting zones to airflow. March and April were dry and somewhat cool, lengthening the ripening period while developing excellent flavours, tannins and especially colour.
Availability
Alberta
- Origo Wines Ltd., Tonya Lailey, 403.561.4502 SOLD OUT
British Columbia
- Revelry Imports, Brian Berry and Michael Dinn, 604.347.8343 SOLD OUT
Ontario
- Cru Wine Merchants, Charles Baker, 905.401.1806 SOLD OUT