Doug and Dawn Reimer are pleased to launch their inaugural Mirabel Vineyards wine with the release of the 2015 Pinot Noir, sourced from their southeast Kelowna hilltop estate and vineyard overlooking the Okanagan Valley.

Mirabel, meaning “of wondrous beauty”, perfectly represents the Reimer family’s stunning South East Kelowna hilltop estate.

The sustainably-farmed Reimer family vineyard was planted in 2006 on a steep hill with both southwesterly and northwesterly aspects. Grapes were planted at high elevations over complex soils.

Analysis of the terroir suggested the estate was best planted to specific clones of Pinot Noir, to be blended together for optimum colour, flavour, acidity, tannin and length. The yield is cropped at a low 2.5 tons per acre and harvested by hand. One-and-a-half acres of Chardonnay will be planted this spring.

The family’s commitment to quality is realized with this first vintage release of 237 cases of sustainably-grown Pinot Noir.

The 2015 Mirabel Pinot Noir ($70 for 750 ml, $160 for 1500 ml Magnum) was aged 11 months exclusively in French oak. As the Reimers do not yet have a winery, this wine was made at Okanagan Crush Pad by chief winemaker Matt Dumayne.