Black Market Syrah 2018
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Syrah 96%, Viognier 4% |
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Syrah 96%, Viognier 4% |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Product Code | B020R00218 |
| UPC | 626990256694 |
| Inventory | In Stock (38) |
Tasting notes
Medium-bodied with an elegant mouthfeel, the smooth tannins are lifted by a hint of acidity. Aromas of violets and red cherry are followed on the palate by savoury notes of black olive, black cherry, vanilla and cinnamon. The wine lingers with the hallmark pepper notes on the long finish. This is a wine that is approachable now, but with great cellaring potential.
Pairing
For cheeses, think soft and stinky to match the earthiness of the wine. For meats, roasted game, smoked baby back ribs, or even a blue cheese burger.
Cellaring
Enjoy through 2030
Appellation
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Viticulture
The grapes were harvested on October 18th
Vinification
After de-stemming and a light crushing, the grapes underwent a 2-day cold soak. After a slow and warm fermentation, the wine underwent another 18 days of maceration to extract more phenolic compounds. The wine spent 18 months in 30% new French and American oak barrels.
Production Amount
3000Producer Description
Inspired artisan wines, hand-crafted in the Heart of Wine Country.
Situated on a bench overlooking Skaha Lake in picturesque Kaleden, BC, Garagistes Rob Hammersley and Michelle Shewchuk are crafting distinctive small-lot wines. In addition to Conviction Ridge Vineyard, their organically farmed estate property, the other vineyards from which they source their grapes are responsibly and sustainably farmed by growers who care as much about quality as they do.
Fueled by passion | Driven by perfection | Unconstrained by Tradition.
For many years while still living in Calgary, Rob and Michelle would travel to the Okanagan in search of the small boutique wines that weren’t available in the Alberta market. Inevitably, they would fill their car with cases and cases of amazing wines…and “smuggle” them back across the border to share with family and friends ("smuggled' since Canada's archaic alcohol laws make it technically illegal to carry wine across provincial boundaries!). They became known as the Wine Black Marketeers, so when they set up their own winery, choosing the name was easy!
Today they are crafting beautiful small batch wines that reflect some of the best varieties of the Okanagan as well as some suprising rarer grapes that make for a distinctive portfolio!
Rob Hammersley – Owner | Winemaker
- The Day Job: I’m a winegrower, tending to our small vineyard in the picturesque town of Kaleden in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia and hand-crafting distinctive small-batch wines.
- The “Old” Job: A former senior corporate finance and strategy professional in the power and utilities industry.
- The Facts: Viticulture and Enology Certificates from Washington State University. WSET Level 3 certified. Cycling and hockey enthusiast. Hockey and ringette coach.
Michelle Shewchuk – Owner
- The Day Job: Flies the friendly skies as a flight attendant with an international airline.
- The “Side” Job: Co-conspirator of Black Market Wine Co. Voice of reason, sounding board and fresh palate.
- The Facts: WSET Level 2 certified. Mother of 3 (4, if you include Rob). I run…a lot.
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In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!
In the classic Northern Rhone style, the wine is a co-fermenation of 96% Syrah and 4% Viognier. An example of the exceptional quality of Syrah in the southern Okanagan!