NV Olusia (Sparkling)

WINEMAKER'S NOTES
This traditional method sparkling wine was crafted over a decade, beginning with the cool 2013 vintage, which forms 70% of the blend, supplemented by the low-yielding 2014 vintage. Sourced primarily from the Hughes Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore, the hand-picked fruit was meticulously handled to prevent damage or oxidation. Only the highest quality 70% of the pressed juice was allocated for this sparkling wine, while the remainder was utilized for other projects. The juice underwent cold settling and was aged in 1- and 2-year-old French oak vats, where it experienced both primary and malolactic fermentation before transfer to stainless steel. The blend aged in bottle on its lees for 106 months, fostering a deep, nuanced character. A minimal dosage using 2016 Chardonnay recioto fermented in seasoned oak was added to ensure a completely dry wine. Disgorged in April 2024, this sparkling wine exemplifies technical precision, showcasing a structured and sophisticated profile.

TECHNICAL DATA
A.B.V. 12.1%
R.S. < 3 g/L
T.A. 6.53 g/L
SOURCE: Niagara Peninsula
BLEND:

70% 2013 Pinot Noir
30% 2014 Pinot Noir

FERMENTATION: Ambient in 1000L French Oak
TIRAGE: 106 months (time on lees)

SOMMELIER'S NOTES
Nose of ripe golden delicious apple, lemon curd, porcini mushroom, chalk, and a subtle marine brininess. The palate is dry, precise, and the mousse is vibrant yet gentle. Complex layers unfold with notes of lemonade, caramel popcorn, and a refined, persistent finish reminiscent of lightly toasted meringue. (JL - Nov. 2024)

ESTIMATED PEAK: 2028–2032
SERVE: 10°C–13°C

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