This bottle of red wine originates from the Okanagan Valley, the largest wine-producing area in Canada. The Pinot Noir grapes from the 2007 vintage were hand selected by our winemaker Walter Huber to go into this great Pinot Noir. The 2007 growing season was particularly kind to grapes like Pinot Noir, especially in the best sites. Rated with 99 points, this wine won best 2007 Vintage Pinot Noir in the world. Aroma and flavor profiles came out true to character, with a lot of depth and complexity. The grapes were harvested on October 4 at an average sugar level of 23.2%. Fermentation on the skins was finished after 14 days, and the wine macerated on the skins for a further 14 days before being pressed off. It was barreled down into 1 Vintage Robert Mondavi Opus One French oak barrels, where it matured for 24 months before going back into stainless steel. It was lightly fined, preserving as much of the typical aromas and flavors as possible. All winemaking practices at Hainle Vineyards are to international certified organic standards. This means low sulphite levels, and minimal fining and filtration, among other practices. Full black cherry and dark chocolate aromas characterize this wine. A strong earthy component weaves its thread through the flavors, as well as a soft and firm mouth feel. As a very typical and characteristic Pinot Noir, it matches wonderfully with duck and other poultry, salmon, and many Asian dishes. This wine is drinking very nicely now, and it should cellar well until at least 2020.

• Harvest: Deep Creek Estate Vineyard 24.5% sugar (avg.), October 4, 2007.
• Bottling: June 2010, 150 cases.
• 1.0 g/l residual sugar (completely dry), 5.8 g/l acid.
• Country of origin: Canada.
• Region: British Columbia.
• Grape varietal: Pinot Noir.
• Alcohol % by volume: 13.6%.
• Capacity: 750ml.
• Vintage year: 2007.
• Age: 24 months.
• Name of chateau: Deep Creek Wine Estate.