Petite Arvine 2023
Release Date: September 15, 2024
What it is
Petite Arvine is an ancient white grape variety indigenous to the Valais region of Switzerland where it has been cultivated for over 500 years. It is considered the best white grape of the Valais, routinely planted on its prized alpine vineyard sites, which are often very steep and difficult to work. Although relatively obscure, Petite Arvine is gaining an international reputation as a variety that produces high quality wine.
Where it was grown
Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
We planted a small plot (0.6 acres) of Petite Arvine in the heart of our estate vineyard in 2017. The site sits at roughly 475m/1560ft elevation and has a westerly exposure and sandy loam soil. As a Swiss family, we are excited to produce this unique alpine variety here in the Okanagan Valley. Having studied winemaking in Switzerland, our winemaker Manuel Zuppiger found Petite Arvine to be the stand-out among the country's native varieties. We are currently the only producer of Petite Arvine in British Columbia.
When it was grown
The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made
Petite Arvine is a late-ripening grape variety, and we harvested it last in 2023 as we did in previous years. The hot growing season gave us perfectly balanced grapes with moderate sugar and acidity. The juice was fermented cool in stainless steel and then transferred to neutral oak barrels for aging. The wine rested on its lees in barrel for nine months prior to filtration and bottling.
How it tastes
Rich and subtly aromatic, this wine displays notes of peaches, grapefruit, passionfruit and white blossom. On the palate, it’s generously textured and dry with moderate acidity and lingering minerality on the finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine
The plant on the label is Switzerland’s national flower, the Edelweiss.
This new release is only available in our wine shop or on our website while quantities last.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/l
Acidity 6.3 g/l
Alcohol 13.0%
Cases Made 110
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
Release Date: September 15, 2024
What it is
Petite Arvine is an ancient white grape variety indigenous to the Valais region of Switzerland where it has been cultivated for over 500 years. It is considered the best white grape of the Valais, routinely planted on its prized alpine vineyard sites, which are often very steep and difficult to work. Although relatively obscure, Petite Arvine is gaining an international reputation as a variety that produces high quality wine.
Where it was grown
Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
We planted a small plot (0.6 acres) of Petite Arvine in the heart of our estate vineyard in 2017. The site sits at roughly 475m/1560ft elevation and has a westerly exposure and sandy loam soil. As a Swiss family, we are excited to produce this unique alpine variety here in the Okanagan Valley. Having studied winemaking in Switzerland, our winemaker Manuel Zuppiger found Petite Arvine to be the stand-out among the country's native varieties. We are currently the only producer of Petite Arvine in British Columbia.
When it was grown
The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made
Petite Arvine is a late-ripening grape variety, and we harvested it last in 2023 as we did in previous years. The hot growing season gave us perfectly balanced grapes with moderate sugar and acidity. The juice was fermented cool in stainless steel and then transferred to neutral oak barrels for aging. The wine rested on its lees in barrel for nine months prior to filtration and bottling.
How it tastes
Rich and subtly aromatic, this wine displays notes of peaches, grapefruit, passionfruit and white blossom. On the palate, it’s generously textured and dry with moderate acidity and lingering minerality on the finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine
The plant on the label is Switzerland’s national flower, the Edelweiss.
This new release is only available in our wine shop or on our website while quantities last.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/l
Acidity 6.3 g/l
Alcohol 13.0%
Cases Made 110
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
Release Date: September 15, 2024
What it is
Petite Arvine is an ancient white grape variety indigenous to the Valais region of Switzerland where it has been cultivated for over 500 years. It is considered the best white grape of the Valais, routinely planted on its prized alpine vineyard sites, which are often very steep and difficult to work. Although relatively obscure, Petite Arvine is gaining an international reputation as a variety that produces high quality wine.
Where it was grown
Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country, Okanagan Valley
We planted a small plot (0.6 acres) of Petite Arvine in the heart of our estate vineyard in 2017. The site sits at roughly 475m/1560ft elevation and has a westerly exposure and sandy loam soil. As a Swiss family, we are excited to produce this unique alpine variety here in the Okanagan Valley. Having studied winemaking in Switzerland, our winemaker Manuel Zuppiger found Petite Arvine to be the stand-out among the country's native varieties. We are currently the only producer of Petite Arvine in British Columbia.
When it was grown
The 2023 growing season brought extreme weather and a small crop of grapes. It started in December of 2022 when an outbreak of arctic air damaged many of the fruitful buds on our grapevines. Spring was cool and dry and then summer arrived to deliver one of the hottest and driest growing seasons on record. A few vines collapsed in the heat while most set a small crop of concentrated grapes. Ripening sped along through August and our entire harvest was condensed into the month of September. October was unusually quiet in the vineyard and winery. We enjoyed the downtime during the beautiful fall days, hoping for a mild winter ahead.
How it was made
Petite Arvine is a late-ripening grape variety, and we harvested it last in 2023 as we did in previous years. The hot growing season gave us perfectly balanced grapes with moderate sugar and acidity. The juice was fermented cool in stainless steel and then transferred to neutral oak barrels for aging. The wine rested on its lees in barrel for nine months prior to filtration and bottling.
How it tastes
Rich and subtly aromatic, this wine displays notes of peaches, grapefruit, passionfruit and white blossom. On the palate, it’s generously textured and dry with moderate acidity and lingering minerality on the finish. 🌱 Vegan Wine
The plant on the label is Switzerland’s national flower, the Edelweiss.
This new release is only available in our wine shop or on our website while quantities last.
Technical Details
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/l
Acidity 6.3 g/l
Alcohol 13.0%
Cases Made 110
Shipping Information:
Shipping rates apply
Must be 19+ years to place order
