Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Viogier
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Vineyard Designation
Bear Pine, Thorpe and Sun Rock Vineyards
Acid
6.1g/l
Aging
50%French and 50%American Oak Barrels
Fermentation
18 months
Residual Sugar
.9g/l
Alcohol %
14%
2008 Gold Series Cabernet Shiraz Viognier
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Wine Profile
Awards
This all new series will be placed in up and coming domestic and international wine competitions
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for the 2008 Gold Series Jackson Triggs Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Viognier were harvested on October 26th, 2008 at 23.8° Brix from the Bear Pine, Thorpe and Sun Rock Vineyards.
Production Notes
Our NEW Jackson Triggs Gold Series celebrates the artistry of winemaker Brooke Blair to create unsurpassed wines with the depth and diversity of her experience. Brookes’ signature is on every bottle of this rare wine. Brooke crafts small lots of our Gold Series wines from special vineyards, and through the art of blending, she is able to create wines that promise exceptional quality, and great value in the $20+ price point. This is a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Shiraz 48% and Viongier 3% that underwent full malolactic fermentation, and was aged in 50% French and 50% American oak barrels for 18 months
Winemaker Notes
The complex, well-balanced flavours of this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Shiraz (49%), and Viognier (3%) display aromas of dark red fruits, and spicy rich white and black pepper, with hints of blackcurrants
Food Pairing Notes
Ideal with grilled steak, leg of lamb, roast venison, cheddar and other aged cheeses.
