Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
White Blend
Acid
5.3 g/L
pH
3.53
Bottling Date
September 15, 2023 (Viognier & Pinot Gris) & October 6th, 2023 (Riesling)
Residual Sugar
2.6
Alcohol %
13
2023 Lys
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Lys translates to "lily" in French, which is the perfect visual for our fresh and vibrant signature white blend that pairs beautifully with a warm summer day.
Blend: 40% Viognier, 37% Riesling, 23% Pinot Gris
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Fresh and approachable on the nose, with lively notes of pear, pineapple, grass, and lemon zest. The palate features bright acidity, with balanced flavours of lime juice, margarita, pineapple, green mango, kiwi, and creamy papaya on the finish.
Vineyard Notes
In 2023, the weather was remarkably hot following a long, cool spring. Ripening was quick, leading to an early harvest. We harvested nearly a full month earlier than in 2022 to preserve the Viognier’s bright acidity and freshness. Despite the intense wildfires of 2023, our Lys grapes remained unscathed by any contamination, allowing us to produce a fan favourite for patio enjoyment!
Production Notes
When crafting this blend, each varietal was handled with care. Beginning with the Viognier, it was divided into two separate ferments to enhance complexity: one batch in neutral barrels and another in stainless steel barrels. The Viognier in neutral barrels underwent stirring during fermentation to enhance body and develop creamy papaya notes, while the stainless steel batch remained unstirred to encourage reduction and salinity. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to complete in the Viognier lots.
The Pinot Gris was direct pressed and fermented in both neutral barrels and a stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation was inhibited in the Pinot Gris to preserve acidity. Lastly, the Riesling was fermented in a stainless steel tank at 18°C to preserve the freshness of pear and tropical notes. A prolonged, cool fermentation resulted in a juicy Riesling to blend into the final cuvée. After each varietal was fermented separately, they were blended together in January in stainless steel tanks, where the wine was aged on lees until bottling.