2018 Becker Cuvee
- Vintage
- 2018
- Region
- Okanagan Valley
- Country
- Canada
- Alcohol Content
- 14%
- Grape Variety
- 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot
WINE TASTING NOTES
The 2018 Becker Vineyard Cuvée is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, and is a true expression both of this historic vineyard and the 2018 vintage. With flavors of currant, black cherry and desert herbs, mingling with coffee and licorice all preceding a long and lasting finish.
WINEMAKER NOTES
A cool start to spring resulted in a slightly later than average bud break. However ideal flowering conditions were possible thanks to warmer temperatures and dry conditions in late spring. Summer was warm allowing for continued fruit development. And the classic long, dry and sunny fall conditions in October really helped with increased flavour development and acidity retention. Harvest 2018 was longer than usual due to the unique conditions experienced during the growing season, nevertheless a promising one.
VINEYARD NOTES
Becker Vineyard was initially developed in 1977, as part of the pioneering Becker Project, which demonstrated that vitis vinifera could thrive in British Columbia. However, the property’s potential for late ripening red varieties was first identified in 1993, and was replanted to Cabernet family varieties that year. Tucked up against the Okanagan Highland mountains, Becker Vineyard produces finessed, elegant wines from the upper terrace of the Black Sage Bench.
Wine Specs
Vintage: 2018
Acid: 5.4 g/L
pH: 3.8
Fermentation: Partially barrel fermented
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L
Alcohol: 14%
Harvest Date: October 11 - November 6
Bottling Date: August 2020
Maturation: 19 months in French oak, 36% new
Aging Potential: 10 years
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Cabernet Franc 46% and Merlot 7%
