The Bench 1775 Syrah was produced using fruit from our new vineyard in the Similkameen, the fruit was harvested in mid-October at 25 brix. Reaching full ripeness and retaining acidity; this Syrah spent 16 months in 40% new French oak. The remaining oak was two and three year old wood. Decant this wine and discover characters of dark berries, white pepper, blueberry, chocolate and herbs.
Pair this savory Syrah with summer bbqs, rack of lamb, vegan cassoulet, eggplant parmesan, spicy ma po tofu and hard cheeses like aged smoked goulda, stilton. And soft cheeses like gorgonzola and blue cheese.

Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Name: 2021 Syrah
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Similkameen Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Similkameen Valley vineyard
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 0.241 g/L
Volume: 750mL

Appearance: Dense purple in colour.
Nose: Spicy, peppery, blackberry nose with a hint of tar.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, savoury, smoked meat and blackberry flavours carried on lively acidity. Firmly structured, well-balanced, and good length.

Quality: 91 points. Outstanding. Hold 12 years.

Food Pairing: Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots and almonds, BBQ short ribs with espresso dry rub, grilled venison sausages with blackberry gastrique, and charred eggplant with tahini, pomegranate and mint.