Tightrope Equipoise 2022 Magnum
1500ml $108.00
Varietal: Merlot 20% , Syrah 40% , Cabernet Franc 40%
Vintage: 2022
SKU: 156260-22
e·qui·poise ('ekw??poiz) means balance or a state of equilibrium. At Tightrope we strive for balance in everything we do, especially in our wine.
This blend of Syrah (40%), Cabernet Franc (40%) and Merlot (20%) reflects the unique terroir of the Naramata Bench.
IN THE GLASS: black cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate, coffee, leather, sage; dry.
Tasting Notes: e·qui·poise ('ekw??poiz) means balance or a state of equilibrium. At Tightrope we strive for balance in everything we do, especially in our wine.
This blend of Syrah (40%), Cabernet Franc (40%) and Merlot (20%) reflects the unique terroir of the Naramata Bench.
IN THE GLASS: black cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate, coffee, leather, sage; dry.
Farm Notes: This blend of Merlot (20%), Syrah (40%) and Cabernet Franc (40%) is made from grapes frown on the Naramata Bench and reflects its unique terrior. There are aromas and flavours of dark fruit such as cherries, plums and blackberries; sage, coffee & leather. The tannins are velvety and the finish is long.
Maker Notes: As with all of our reds, the grapes are hand-picked, small lot fermented and gently treated through the whole winemaking process. The grapes are cold soaked for up to 5 days before fermentation is begun. The temperature is carefully controlled to get good colour and tannin extraction, without striping the delicated fruit flavours. In total the wine spends about 21 days on skins. Our hands on approach creates wines that are well rounded, approachable, but meant to age. The components of this wine were aged separately for 10 to 12 months in 50% new French oak, before being thoughtfully blended.
Food Pairing Notes: Prime Rib, coq au vin & shephard's pie
Appellation: Naramata Bench
Farm Designation: Fleet Road Vineyard & Thomas Vineyard
Acid: 6.6g/L
PH: 3.61
Residual Sugar: 2.37g/L
Sweetness Scale: 0
Alcohol Percentage: 12.7%
Grower: Graham O'Rourke