See Ya Later Ranch 2021 Pinot Noir
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Fresh and stewed strawberries, sour cherries, and rich, smoky, toasted oak on the nose. The palate is alive with vibrant red fruits and a backbone of toastiness. The acidity is bright and balanced, and the tannins are firm yet approachable. The wine is a delicately robust example of a Pinot Noir.
Vineyard Notes
Spring was very warm resulting in an earlier than usual bud break. Good weather continued until Late Summer where it started to cool off early September through November. Being situated high atop of the valley, our Hawthorne Mountain Vineyard was kept free of botrytis due to the high winds keeping fruit relatively dry. 2019 is a big year for Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir with later ripening varietals having more of a lighter approach.
Production Notes
The grapes were picked early in the day, so that the fruit stayed cool, and were then allowed to cold soak on the skins for 4 days before being inoculated. During fermentation, the cap was punched down twice daily for 14 days. The wine was then placed into a blend of French and American oak barrels for 4 months before being filtered for bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
Great with rosemary lamb chops, peppered pork ribs, BBQ vegetable or shrimp skewers, and wild mushroom risotto. We also suggest trying this beautiful Pinot on its own - it's a fan favourite!
Product Reviews
kevin kinnebrew
(Mar 8, 2012 at 5:45 PM)
Excellent? Should have "outstanding" because that is what it is. We tried this Pinot at the behest of our waiter in Whistler and all four of us were left slack jawed. OMG! A truly superior wine.
Marc-Olivier Vincent
(Jan 29, 2013 at 6:27 PM)
Un vin exceptionnel !!! Un coup de coeur assuré.
James Morris Sumpton
(Mar 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM)
I had a glass at Sokela Restaurant in Coquitlam last Sunday. The taste just exploded in my mouth.
Chris Clarke
(Jan 8, 2016 at 9:18 PM)
Your wines are always fantastic (especially your brut, ping and pinot noir). This year's pinot was very flavourful and full of expression, in comparison to earlier years. It is an excellent wine. However, I have always considered pinot a "step down" from merlot and cab sauv, and some of the heavier Bordeaux-style Blends, in terms of intensity of flavour (which is why we often pair pinot noirs with a foul or pork, as opposed to the more bold meats like beef or lamb). The thinner, yet delightfully acidic, characteristics of noirs are what set them apart for many wine drinkers, for many different reasons. While I enjoyed this wine and think it is well-done, I feel as if giving it five stars would be dishonest in that I do not think its character is 100 percent in line with the noirs of your I have grown to love.
van rentergem Luciaan
(Jul 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM)
07.13.2017:we went to syl after searching for the Okanagan falls, which do not excist any longer. Bought us a glass of Pinot noir and sat outside. What a view; what a wine!!! Tears in our eyes. Belgium was far, far away. Too bad they don't ship to our country. Dreaming of this excellent wine!
Toni
(Oct 9, 2018 at 7:02 PM)
Elegant, flavorful and superb drinking.
Sharon Auld
(Mar 2, 2021 at 7:15 PM)
I visited SYL several years ago and fell in love I enjoyed the view and the wine and went back when i could. Pinot Noir is my favorite and my go to bottle.
Stu Saunders
(May 2, 2022 at 12:13 PM)
Bbq'd filet mignon, topped with Argentinian shrimp, covered with a rich bearnaise sauce, accompanied with twice baked potato and sauteed asparagus.
Now imagine it with SYL 2020 Pinot Noir. Silky smooth, fruit forward with a delicious, long finish. Truly a winner.