david lawrason: 2022 cuvee violette

This is a leaner yet so precise expression of Okanagan syrah in an excellent vintage, that began very cool then picked up heat toward harvest. There is an energy and tension, with lower alcohol (moderate 13%) good acidity and fine yet mildly edgy tannin. The nose is cooler clime classic syrah with typical red cherry (not black), sage, pepper and smoked meat. With aeration some florals emerge. There is a sense of contained rawness and authenticity I really like here – very BC. The length is very good. I wanted more but it fits the price tier. I would buy as much as you can afford and age this over the next five years.