Entre Nous Marsanne Reserve
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
pH
3.39
Residual Sugar
2 g/l
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Apricot, peach, lemon curd
Vineyard Notes
The 2023 growing season was a roller coaster from start to finish. The growing season started off about 10 days behind with most vineyards reaching bud break around May 10th. Weather during bloom and leading up to veraison saw well above normal temperatures and plenty of moisture. By mid July, conditions turned very cool and wet with plenty of humidity leading to increased disease pressure in the canopies. This weather continued into the end of August setting the stage for a late start to the vintage. Thankfully, weather conditions turned favorable from early September onwards with perfect ripening weather. Harvest kicked off on September 13th with our first pick for sparkling, Pinot Meunier for our sparkling program. Slow and steady ripening thanks to dry and mild weather allowed for wide picking windows for most varieties with fruit arriving to the winery in immaculate condition.
Production Notes
This Marsanne comes from vineyards situation on the Bench between Vineland and Beamsville and was picked on October 27th. The grapes were destemmed and spent 6 hours on skins prior to being pressed. The juice was cold settled for 48 hours before being racked and fermented in a mixture of stainless steel tanks as well as neutral and new French oak. Meticulous barrel sections were made for this blend after 17 months of barrel elevage. 7% Viognier was also added to the blend prior to bottling to add a lovely perfume and oily richness to the Marsanne.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Entre Nous Marsanne boasts generous aromas of ripe apricots and peaches interlaced with lemon curd, vanilla bean, and subtle perfume. The palate is rich, yet vibrant with fleshy stone fruit down the mid palate with a lovely oily mouthfeel that balances the minerality. A beautifully rich and mineral driven wine.
Food Pairing Notes
Wild mushroom risotto, French Onion Soup, Creamy pasta with mussels, Garlic and chili butter scallops