2006 Renaissance Pinot Noir
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Tasting Notes
Following a fine harvest in 2006, the grapes were fermented in small lots and then aged in French barrels for 16 months. The best barrels were then selected for the Renaissance blend. Without filtration or fining additives it was bottled.
Awards
Double Gold Medal - All Canadian Wine Championships - May 2008 - Best Pinot at show over $20
Bronze Medal - Canadian Wine Awards - 2008
John Shriener-"The wine has a dark brooding personality and a full-bodied structure that appeals to those who don’t like wimpy Pinots." 87 points
Daenna Van Mulligen-Wine Diva-Wine Scores-"Dark berry fruits and ripe cherries some dried fruit notes and crushed floral with undertones of sweet spices. Good intensity on the palate with berries, chocolate, savoury herbs, earth, leather, cedar chips and spice. Great acidity and a smooth, fine grained texture. Impressive!"
Aging Potential
This wine should cellar well over the next 5 years.
Vineyards
Stag's Hollow Estate Vineyard
Date Bottled
May 2008
Release Date
June 2008
Residual Sugar
2 g/L