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PARTICIPATING WINERIES

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The COLLECTIV St. Davids Bench Wineries Passport grants Wine Club Members a one-time visit to each of the four COLLECTIV wineries. Members may bring up to three guests (four people total). During the visit, each guest will enjoy a complimentary tasting experience and 10% off any retail bottle purchases. Passports must be presented at each winery to be stamped and mark your experience.  To receive a passport, simply join the wine club at any of the participating four wineries.

St. Davids Bench Sub-Appellation
OVERVIEW

Topography

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With an elevation ranging from 105 to 145 metres above sea level, this sub-appellation has a relatively high elevation with bluffs sheltering the area from the strong, cool south-westerly winds that prevail in the spring.


Vineyards are situated on the long north-facing slopes, crossed by several shallow streams. These streams — many seasonal with flooding in early spring and dry beds by late summer — offer good drainage of the groundwater issuing from the base of the escarpment, promoting healthy vine growth throughout the growing season.

Climate​​

With shelter from the Escarpment and good cold air drainage down its slopes, this area experiences early warming in the spring and enjoys a relatively long growing season.


Frequent high pressure systems and clear, sunny weather, aided by steady air circulation during the growing season maintain moderate temperatures well into September and the start of the grape harvest. Combined with a generous amount of precipitation, this sub-appellation produces healthy vine growth and fruit with well developed character.

Soil

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The soils of this sub-appellation, spread over a red sandstone bedrock, are deep, rich clays. The mostly silty clays and clay loam tend to hold moisture and drain slowly.

 

Snow melt and spring rain saturates the soil early in the season and provides a reliable source of water that is held in the sub-soils and nourishes the vines throughout the season. This steady water retention supports balanced vine growth and contributes to consistent ripening conditions year after year.

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Wine Personalities

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St. David’s Bench’s consistent warm growing season allows for generous ripening of longer season grapes and great concentration of flavour in the wines.

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White wines can be highly aromatic with lush tropical fruits and spicy floral aromas; they include some interesting grape varieties such as Viognier.


Reds are full-bodied, displaying robust fruit flavours, herbal and smoky notes, and often with substantial structure and ageing potential.

ST. DAVID'S BENCH
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