In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, Haywire Winery is releasing its limited edition wine, Haywire Lunar Red. This release marks a continuation of a tradition that began with the winery’s first viral Lunar New Year wine in 2014.
Available in limited quantities at $23.88 per bottle. To buy, visit Haywire’s online store and follow Haywire’s social channels to learn more about where to find Lunar Red. No more than 112 cases will be produced, so order now.
A portion of the proceeds from this Haywire Lunar wine will be donated to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a registered charity committed to revitalizing Chinatown, one of Canada’s most iconic neighbourhoods in the historic heart of Vancouver.
Haywire Lunar Red 2021
A meticulously crafted blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fermented and aged in Nico Velo concrete vessels, gently basket pressed and allowed to age for 11 months before bottling unfiltered.
Brix 22.0 | pH 3.73 | TA 6.0 | RS 0.4| Alc 12.8
Tasting Notes
Deep red with just a hint of cloudiness. Opening the wine is like walking through the door of a berry jam factory. Vibrant aromas of blueberry, blackberry, ripe plum and a hint of cedar. A bold and rich palate with juicy red and black berries, licorice and a touch of leather and tobacco. Smooth tannins and a long finish make this a wine of tremendous value. 91 Points
Pairing
Perfectly complementing a broad spectrum of Asian cuisines. It pairs wonderfully with stir‐fried vegetables, pan‐seared sablefish, and BBQ duck or can be savoured stand-alone.
About Haywire Winery
2009, Haywire began as a virtual wine brand at Switchback Organic Vineyard. Today, it’s renowned in Canada and Europe for its cool‐climate wines, emphasizing “less is more” winemaking. Chief Winemaker Mac Dumayne’s signature style features state‐of‐the‐art concrete vessels, natural yeast, and a gentle touch, resulting in vibrant, textured wines.
With a fresh label and a year‐round tasting lounge, the winery offers visitors to Summerland a chance to enjoy personalized service with scenic lake and vineyard views while savouring their favourite Haywire wines.
Vancouver Chinese New Year Celebrations1
One of the city’s largest annual parades is returning to Chinatown next month to help kick off Lunar New Year celebrations in Vancouver.
The 50th Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration is happening on Sunday, February 11, 2024, the second day of the Year of the Dragon.
The popular event is expected to draw over 5,000 participants and 100,000 spectators to the neighbourhood, with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more for everyone to enjoy.
Other Haywire Wines
Haywire Garnet Valley Ranch Chardonnay 2020 ($27.99)
The Chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed, with no juice settling or additives. The wine underwent natural fermentation in concrete and stainless steel, then full malolactic conversion before further ageing for ten months on lees. The wine was then clarified by settling in a tank and bottled unfiltered, and further bottle ageing was allowed before release.
Alc: 12.5% | pH: 3.47 | TA: 5.3 | RS: 0.5
This is a style of Chardonnay where the fruit does the talking and not the oak! A lovely nose of pineapple and citrus. Flavours of pineapple, stone fruit, and melon with a refreshing hint of grapefruit on the finish. The dry chardonnay has a lean mouthfeel. 91 points
Haywire Garnet Valley Pinot Noir 2020($32.99)
The Pinot is from The 320-acre Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland, BC, purchased by Okanagan Crush Pad in 2012. The organic grapes were destemmed and placed into concrete and open-top stainless tanks for native yeast fermentation, then aged on lees for 10 months before being bottled unfiltered.
Alc: 12.0%| pH: 3.5 | TA: 5.3 | RS: 0.0
The Pinot is bone-dry and definitely food-friendly. Cherries, blackberries and tobacco on the nose. Flavours of cherry, cranberry and white pepper. Medium body with moderate tannins and a refreshing touch of bitterness on the finish. 91 points.
Reference
- 100,000 people expected at Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year parade, Daily Hive