** Bronze Medal - 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards Of Canada

WINEMAKER NOTES:

Kacaba’s different blocks of Syrah were harvested over a three-week period to achieve optimal ripeness. The first block picked was the Silver Bridge block. Almost three weeks later, the Terrace Vineyard was picked along with our younger Syrah vines in the Proprietors Block and our Viognier. Because the grapes were picked at different times, this wine was produced in two stages. The first stage involved a warm fermentation of just the Silver Bridge Block, which was selected to maximize the extraction of deep colours and rich tannins. The second stage was a cooler co-fermentation of Syrah from the remaining blocks with almost 7% Viognier. This co-fermentation helps to stabilize colour and lift the aroma and flavour profile of the wine. When blended together, these two processes formed an elegant, yet subtle wine. After almost a month of maceration with the grape skins, the Syrah was pressed and put into the barrel for 14 months of aging. The wine was then racked and assembled in our stainless-steel tanks before being lightly filtered and bottled in March of 2014.

TASTING NOTES:

This Reserve Syrah has a very rich and full-body, along with an intensely fruity and spice-driven nose with loads of cassis, white pepper, spice, and leather. The palate has a cocoa bean and coffee character balanced with raspberry and spice and is accentuated by a long, well-balanced finish. Pair this wine with any sort of grilled and savoury dish of your choosing.