Archive Reds

  • Archive Reserve is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Zweigelt grown in Lake Country, BC. Together, they provide our best example of a bold, structured red wine grown in our region.

    Where it was grown
    Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
    Ritchie Vineyard, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley

    When it was grown
    2021 was one of the hottest and driest years on record in British Columbia. The early part of summer brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the Okanagan followed by prolonged drought that lasted well into the fall. This resulted in a smaller than average crop of very ripe, concentrated grapes. Harvest started in early September and was finished by mid October. All in all, it was an extreme growing season that has created the potential of some truly unique wines.

    How it was made
    Merlot from the steepest part of our estate vineyard was blended with Zweigelt from Ritchie Vineyard to add acidity and structure. The wine was aged in French and Eastern European oak barrels for 18 months before a light filtration and bottling.

    How it tastes
    The bouquet features black currant, dark chocolate, hints of espresso, cedar and black pepper. On the palate it is elegant and with rich fruit, well integrated tannins and spicy oak on the finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine

    Technical Details
    Residual Sugar 1.6 g/l
    Acidity 5.9 g/l
    Alcohol 14.9%

  • A premium Pinot Noir blended from the best grapes of the vintage and aged in the finest oak.

    Where it was grown
    Appellation: Okanagan Valley – Lake Country
    Vineyards: Wendell, Ritchie and Arrowleaf Estate

    When it was grown
    2021 was one of the hottest and driest years on record in British Columbia. The early part of summer brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the Okanagan followed by prolonged drought that lasted well into the fall. This resulted in a smaller than average crop of very ripe, concentrated grapes. Harvest started in early September and finished by mid October. All in all, it was an extreme growing season that created the potential for some truly unique wines.

    How it was made
    The grapes from each vineyard were harvested at peak ripeness. They were destemmed, partially crushed and fermented with a low dose of yeast to allow wild yeast naturally present on the grapes to co-exist in the early part of fermentation. After primary fermentation, the wine was moved to premium French oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and 12 months of aging.

    How it tastes
    A bold example of Pinot Noir showing dark cherry, tobacco, earth, rose petal and subtle, well-integrated oak components. It is rich and concentrated on the palate with a long, complex finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine

    Technical Details
    Residual Sugar 2.3 g/l
    Acidity 5.9 g/l
    Alcohol 13.8%