Viognier Gewürztraminer VQA Okanagan Valley 2017

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inniskillin.com DISCOVERY SERIES Viognier Gewürztraminer VQA Okanagan Valley 2017 HARVEST Although 2017 brought some unusual weather for the Okanagan, expect another stunning vintage from Inniskillin. On a regular harvest fruit tends to come in one varietal at a time; due to the hot, dry summer it was all hands on deck for Winemaker Derek Kontkanen as multiple varietals ripened at once. The summer heat brought with it a more intense flavour profile for our whites with a nice acid backbone. For reds, you can expect more supple, juicy and red-fruit driven flavours. WINEMAKING The Grapes for this Viognier-Gewürztraminer blend were carefully selected from our Whitetail and Thomas Ranch vineyards. They were harvested at approximately 22 Brix. The juice was allowed 4 hours of skin contact before being cold fermented with select strains of yeast for optimal results. WINEMAKER’S NOTES The 2017 vintage of Viognier-Gewürztraminer is bursting with vibrant flavours and aromas. On the nose, floral and white pepper notes are most prominent, being complemented by juicy tropical fruit, peach and orange peel and rose flavours on the palate. This well balanced wine has a beautifully lingering and round finish that stands up very well to its fresh fruit flavours. FOOD PAIRINGS Roasted pork tenderloin with apricot glaze, Mahi Mahi tacos with fresh Mango slaw, goat cheese and marmalade crostini. Cheese: Smoked Gouda, Jalapeno Havarti, Feta PRODUCT INFORMATION TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Size 750 mL Alcohol/Vol 13.5 % Winemaker DEREK KONTKANEN pH 3.45 Product Num- 441998 Residual Sugar 7 g/l Total Acidity 6.55 g/l Oak Aging n/a.

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