2020 Night
Night...a forgotten story in the phenomenon of wine.
Ex Nihilo Night was created in honour of the mysterious balance the night brings to our vineyards. The cool nights' air 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.
Grapes from our Black Sage Bench and Golden Mile vineyards were selected to create this elegant blend of 43% Merlot, 19% Malbec, 14%Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot.
After 19 months in French oak this Bordeaux style red wine is perfectly balanced with aromas of plum, blueberry, blackberry and cassis. The palate boasts favours of haskap berry, blueberry, vanilla, fresh ground espresso and a touch of eucalyptus. The silky tannin finish is as long as warm Okanagan nights...
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Appellation
Black Sage Bench
Harvest Date
October 2020
Acid
5.925 g/L
pH
3.66
Aging
10+ years
Fermentation
100% French Oak barrels - 19 months
Bottling Date
June 22, 2022
Residual Sugar
2.68 g/L
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Grapes from our Black Sage Bench and Golden Mile vineyards were selected to create this elegant blend of 43% Merlot, 19% Malbec, 14%, Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot.
After 19 months in French oak this Bordeaux style red wine is perfectly balanced with aromas of plum, blueberry, blackberry and cassis. The palate boasts favours of haskap berry, blueberry, vanilla, fresh ground espresso and a touch of eucalyptus. The silly tannin finish is as long as warm Okanagan nights...