Averill Creek Vineyard - Somenos Pinot Noir 2022 with 300 acres of valley

with 300 acres of valley land

use of natural yeasts for fermentation

Becker was planted in 1977 originally to whites but in 1993 some late-ripening red varieties were introduced

and are wines with great complexity and expression

but had not yet reached the island

Averill Creek Vineyard - Somenos Pinot Noir 2022 with 300 acres of valleyAverill Creek is a estate producer, sourcing only a small percentage of their grapes. Their property is surrounded by forests, which provide both protection and a range of growing conditions. The result is unique character in the fruit, owing to varying amounts of sunlight and shade in different plots. The vineyard is situated on Royston Qualicum soil: a blend of glacial stone, clay, and old growth organics, which allows sufficient drainage and root