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The two portions were blended and rested for 6 months on lees before bottling on May 15, 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"observatorywines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022759555252,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7855\/4804\/files\/rs_w-600_h-800_cg-true.webp?v=1756374729"},{"product_id":"2023-gruner-veltliner","title":"2023 Grüner Veltliner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine was hand harvested September 4th at Pipe Dreams Vineyard in Oliver, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to an extended cold spell during the winter of 2022, the vines suffered structurally resulting in lower number of fruitful buds and an overall lower yield.  In contrast higher than average temperatures during the growing season ripened the fruit under full canopy in a short period, achieving ripeness with harvest three weeks earlier than expected!  The resulting juice pressed in at 20.8 brix.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation under cultured yeast took place in stainless and then the wine was finished in neutral barrels with naturally occurring malolactic conversion, which increased the wine’s texture and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sumptuous wine is quite round on the palate with big expressions of ripe fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"observatorywines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022759915700,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7855\/4804\/files\/observatory-wines-gruner-veltliner-2023_ed833280-2489-4ee4-838c-0e3d7858f034.png?v=1767970108"},{"product_id":"2020-observatory-red","title":"2020 Observatory Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic red blend from the Black Sage Bench. 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Big fruit, strong spice and great tension makes this wine enjoyable now with a decant, or the reward of smoothed complexity with further cellaring until 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"observatorywines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022760505524,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7855\/4804\/files\/observatory-wines-observatory-red-2020_c7cd88d6-8bd3-4330-8abc-71f15db9edfc.png?v=1767970043"},{"product_id":"2024-bubble-telescope","title":"2024 Bubble Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested mid October 2024 from vineyards surrounding Duncan in the Quwʼutsun (Cowichan) Valley, BC. These grapes were specifically produced to make this sparkling wine in collaboration with Alderlea Vineyards. The blend consists of 60% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Gris and 20% Pinot Noir. 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The barrels under went partial malolactic conversion to increase the layers of texture to the wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"observatorywines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44160000950452,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7855\/4804\/files\/observatory-wines-gewurztraminer-2025_71144e43-33ed-40cd-9bc0-1282ac556b5c.png?v=1773405064"},{"product_id":"2025-pinot-noir-chill","title":"2025 Pinot Noir Chill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year provided perfect growing conditions to harvest and produce this chillable Pinot Noir. The grapes were harvested in September, destemmed and only fermented on skins for several days before being pressed off. 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