2023 Corner Stone Rosé
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This wine is currently showing bold aromas reminiscent of a bowl of lighter berries, and has a luscious, juicy finish. Perfect for the patio and enjoyed with good company. Serve slightly chilled.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Corner Stone - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Vineyard Designation
River Rock Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 2023
Bottling Date
March 2024
Alcohol %
13.1
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for the Corner Stone Rosé were grown in our River Rock vineyard. The winter of 2022-23 saw several cold weather events where temperatures dipped below critical bud health values. There were many predictions of possible primary and secondary bud death. Bud break started on April 28th but was uneven and many primary buds, as predicted, were dead. Spring was cool but by late April the weather was warming up. May was nice and warm as was the remainder of the summer. The volume of fruit was down significantly in our vineyards which resulted in a slightly early harvest date. The vines were farmed sustainably with particular care and attention to canopy and water management. Harvest decisions were based on the wine style and winemaker’s personal preference with particular attention to sugar/acid balance and flavor. All of our vineyards are on south facing slopes where soils are composed of rock, sand, and gravel laid down during the last glacial recession.
Winemaker Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, and Malbec were hand picked , destemmed and processed together. The Corner Stone Rosé was made in a traditional style where we cold soak the grapes 24-48 hours then fully press. In doing so, we are extracting some of the rich color as well as some of the skin tannin which enhances the wines mouth feel. Then the clarified juice undergoes a temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged three months on the fine lees where complexity and mouth feel are developed. The 2023 vintage was then blended with 10% Pinot Gris and 5% White Merlot, fined, filtered and bottled. The result is a beautiful, vibrant, dark colored rosé.