Meyer Family Old Block Pinot Noir

Vintage Info:
The McLean Creek Vineyard benefits from a southwest-facing slope with alluvial and glacially influenced soils, providing excellent drainage and complexity. Most recent vintages in the Okanagan have featured warm, dry summers with significant diurnal shifts, which help preserve acidity while ensuring full phenolic ripeness. Old Block fruit tends to be low-yielding with concentrated flavor and structure, resulting in a wine that combines purity of fruit, savory nuance, and age-worthiness. Cooler vintages emphasize elegance and floral aromatics; warmer years yield more richness and depth.

Tasting Notes:
Opens with perfumed aromas of wild strawberry, black cherry, dried rose, and subtle forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, showcasing flavors of cranberry, dark raspberry, sous bois, and a touch of clove and toasted oak. Fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance and structure, while a long, mineral-laced finish leaves impressions of earth, spice, and crushed herbs. Complex yet graceful, this wine evolves beautifully in the glass and with time in bottle.