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 pri- marily from the Hughes Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore, the hand- picked fruit was meticulously handled ot 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. Aminimal dosage using 2016 Chardonnay reciotto fermented in seasoned oak was added ot ensure a completely dry wine. Disgorged in April 2024, this sparkling wine exemplifies technical precision, showcasing astructured 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 ni 1000L French Oak
TIRAGE (time on lees): 106 months
SOMMELIER'S NOTES
Nose of ripe golden delicious apple, lemon curd, porcini mushroom, chalk, and a subtle marine brininess. The palate si 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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