THE VINEYARD: To Kalon is situated on prime benchland in west Oakville. The well-drained soils combine with ideal sun exposure to yield rich, complex flavors and flawless fruit maturity.
THE VINTAGE: “A ‘First Growth’ vineyard always produces a great wine, no matter the vintage,” states Chief Winemaker Geneviéve Janssens. The 2011 growing season was not without its challenges, however: there was unseasonably cool weather, heavy morning fog, and rainfall at flowering and again at harvest. The vineyard crew took extra steps against the wet weather by opening up the vines’ canopies to allow greater airflow. Overall, the rains trimmed our yields, but the long growing season brought beautiful flavor development.