Sunrock Vineyards 2020 Illumina
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
There is an abundance of blackberries, dark cherries, vanilla mocha, baking
spices, and dark fruit jamminess on the nose. The palate has juicy dark fruits, a
luscious note of spice and vanilla and some smooth smoky oak. The tannins
and acid are soft and the finish is long and pleasant.
Vineyard Notes
The 2016 season began with warmer than usual temperatures causing an early
bud break. This early harvest was tempered with cooler temperatures and rain
in June and July. In the fall, there were warm days and cooler nights which
helped balance the acidity of the grapes. Harvest started mid-October and the
lack of damaging frost allowed the grapes to develop big, bold flavours and
the tannins to ripen. The 2016 reds have great structure – they are full of fruit
flavour with mouth coating tannins.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were picked right before frost set in to allow for maximum
ripeness to develop in the vineyard. The grapes were gently crushed and
destemmed and then fermented in an open top stainless steel fermentation
tank. The wine was punched down 2 times daily for 2 weeks, after which the
wine underwent Malolactic fermentation. It was then transferred to specially
selected French and American oak barrels and allowed to age for 16 months.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs great with barbecued steak with a smoky char, as will lamb, venison and
game birds. Accompany a dish with a fruit-based sauce or marinade for a
beautiful pairing. This wine is also a perfect match for a charcuterie board.
Product Reviews
Brian Teghtsoonian
(Jul 14, 2019 at 12:15 PM)
A smooth, delicious, full-bodied red that is great paired with beef, cheese or chocolate. One of our favourites from The Great Estates huge selection. Enjoy 🍷
Chris
(Oct 29, 2019 at 4:54 PM)
We first tasted this illustrious ambrosia at Il Posto restaurante in Ladner, we were with another couple and as we sipped we all looked at one another and said “Wow” , we loved the softness on the palate, the big bouquet and flavours of berries and jam. It is probably the best wine that I have had in ages. We subsequently bought a half dozen.
David Evans
(Oct 30, 2019 at 9:32 AM)
This wine had a wonderful full nose with gorgeous ruby red colour! There was a very nice blend of the grape flavours marrying with the oak. The finish was very smooth with no harsh tannins on the on the palate. Simply a wonderful bold tasting blend!!
Chester Sobczak
(Oct 30, 2020 at 12:22 PM)
Full body and flavorful wine, were pleasantly surprised when we tasted it, a definite buy
Erik
(Dec 16, 2020 at 3:20 PM)
Our favourite Great Estates red, regardless of price point - for an evening glass to unwind. Smooth, fruity, refined both on the nose and during consumption.