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There has always been a mystique around Osoyoos LaRose and for good reason. The wines are exquisite and unmatched. This wine is something a bit special and different. An approachable wine that gives very good value for a Bordeaux style wine of this quality.
OSOYOOS LAROSE PÉTALES D’OSOYOOS
The approachable Pétales d’Osoyoos is fruity and intense with velvety tannins. In the old-world tradition of most Bordeaux Estates, Osoyoos Larose makes two wines of every vintage. Lots with more tannin and aging potential are reserved for Le Grand Vin. The remainder is used to create our second wine, Pétales d’Osoyoos. Extraordinary value for the wine enthusiast.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
A mixture of red fruit and well intergraded oak on the nose. The pallet has well rounded and soft tannins with a long and fresh finish.
DRINKABILITY
Can be drunk over the next 3-5 years and to be enjoyed with food.
GROWING SEASON
The 2019 vintage was a classic Okanagan spring and summer. A hotter than average spring meant bud burst was a week earlier than normal. The summer was hot and dry but still had cool nights which allowed us to keep some freshness in the wines. A warm end to the growing season allowed us to perfectly ripen all the grape varieties and pick them at optimal ripeness.
BLEND
Merlot: 64%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 36%
The grapes are hand-picked and sorted, then destemmed and crushed at the winery. Each block is fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
AGING
12 months in medium toast French oak barrels. We use 6-7 different cooperages to perfectly accompany the ageing on the wines.
Osoyoos Larose – family owned winery.
Since 3 generations, we craft racy, elegant wines, pure reflection of our single block vineyard. #tamingthewild
“This land imposed itself upon us. On the western side of the lake, the force of nature of Osoyoos revealed itself, prodigiously promising, as well as unpredictable.”
“… It is nevertheless here, against the current of the valley, in this challenging location, that we chose to establish our vineyard 20 years ago, certain that it would yield a great wine.”
_Raphaël Merlaut, 3rd generation of owners.
For enquiries please email winery@nullosoyooslarose.com
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Images: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.
