Soirée – Fortified

Single Vineyard Collection

Soirée – Fortified

Rich mocha, pipe tobacco and baked cherry aromas lead into a velvety palate of dark chocolate and stewed plum.

About this wine

Our port-style wine originated in 2011 with the fortification of a barrel of partially fermented merlot and Syrah juice. Each vintage we add a barrel or two to the program, choosing the varietal we find most exciting that year. This “solera method” blend is now comprised of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon from subsequent vintages. This translates to great fun for the winemakers and warm velvet yumminess for the drinker. Fortified with spirit distilled from Hillside wines by Maple Leaf distillers. The sweetness level is 8, or 82 g/L residual sugar.

Type
Dessert
Varietal
Port
Region
British Columbia
Appellation
Naramata Bench
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Élevage
French oak barrel 8 months to 10 years
Cases Produced
64
Alcohol
18.5%