2018 Night
Ex Nihilo Night was created in honor of the mysterious balance the night brings to our vineyards. The cool night air that comes off the Mountain Range and Lakes lowers the vineyard temperature just enough to slow down the ripening process to develop richer fruit with more complexity.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Harvest Date
October 2018
Acid
5.6
pH
3.4
Aging
20 months
Fermentation
18 days
Bottling Date
June 2020
Residual Sugar
2.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of cassis, tobacco, and black cherry. Raspberry jam and dark chocolate on the palate.
Vineyard Notes
Black Sage and Golden Mile Benches
Winemaker Notes
Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented whole berry in stainless steel for 18 days. The wine was pressed off to French and American oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation over the winter months, and aged for 20 months. 80% French, 20% American, 7% new oak. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 17.5% Cabernet France, 2.5% Petit Verdot
Production
1017 cases produced