2023 A Noble Blend
JoieFarm makes A Noble Blend in the spirit of "Edelzwicker", a traditional aromatic blend produced in France for centuries. This wine was created out of respect for old world traditions while learning how to make wine in our relatively young, new world winemaking region.
The 2023 A Noble Blend is a classic blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Acid
6.99 g/L
Bottling Date
January, 2024
Residual Sugar
2.92 g/L
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine, kissed by the Summer Okanagan sun, exudes warm citrus and heritage orchard fruit aromas (white peaches, green apple). The palate offers playful tension with bright citrus, rose petal, lychee, and savoury undertones (spicy thai basil, fennel). Intense aromatics, a round mouthfeel, and linear acidity create balance. Skillfully crafted for versatile pairing or delightful standalone enjoyment, it promises a harmonious experience.
Vineyard Notes
Naramata Bench: • JoieFarm Vineyard* • Paxon Family Vineyard • Broemer Family Vineyard • Pipars Family Vineyard • Selwood Vineyard Okanagan Valley: • Con Vida Vineyard, Skaha Bluffs* • Secrest Mountain Vineyard, Oliver* • Dhaliwal Family Vineyard, Oliver • Moyen Family Vineyard, Summerland • Whitfield Vineyard, Summerland*
Production Notes
These grapes were hand picked, meticulously sorted and destemmed. The whole berries were gently pressed before a 48-hour settling period in a stainless steel tank. The juice was then racked off heavy lees and transferred for a cool fermentation. A combination of individual varietal fermentation as well as co-ferments took place. Carefully selected yeasts were chosen for specific fermentations, while others experienced an ambient fermentations. Together, this amplifies its incredible texture and creates more depth and character.
Winemaker Notes
Gewurztraminer (47%), Riesling (39%), Pinot Blanc (6%), Pinot Auxerrois (4%), Muscat (4%)
Other Notes
Our 20th vintage! The original intent in choosing to produce this proprietary blend was the knowledge that many of the oldest plantings in the Okanagan Valley are aromatic white varietals which have proven to be extremely successful in this climate. Blending allows us to utilize the different characteristics of each variety, or of the same variety from different sites, in order to help us achieve natural balance as well as add greater complexity to the wine. This wine was created out of respect for old world traditions while learning how to make wine in our relatively young, new world winemaking region. This wine is both consistently delicious while surprising us with her secrets every year