Mission Hill Compendium 2013

Introduction

A COMPENDIUM is a compilation of concise items on a subject, in their case, the combination of soil, climate, clone selection, and hand- harvesting of grape clusters to create this unique wine. The fruit was selected from specifically designated blocks within their vineyard estates in Osoyoos (90%) and Oliver (10%) where the porous soil forces the vines to search for nutrients. This struggle results in elegant and luscious fruit. Following fermentation and extended maceration, this wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. 97 barrels produced.
The 2013 Compendium is remarkable. Portraying red and black currant, Italian plum and star anise upfront it delivers a display of dark cherry, wild blueberry and herb. Elegant and concentrated, this wine presents a core of balance and length with beautiful oak character.