The LaStella home block (Lumeno) is located on the west side of Osoyoos Lake. This site was chosen for the exposure, slope, and soils that would allow us to make the majestic Maestoso Merlot.
Location
Osoyoos Lake District
Acquired
2004
Exposure
West bench facing east on a steep slope towards the lake. Merlot has a South and East exposure, the Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese are North East.
Elevation
Around 300m
Varieties
Merlot - 3.3 Acres Sangiovese - 1acre Sauvignon Blanc 1 acre Muscat - .4 Acres
Soil
Vineyards are sited on deep, stone free, sandy glaciofluvial parent materials that dominate the benchlands to the east and north of Osoyoos Lake.
Subsoil
Granitic
Sub Texture
One of the coarser texture with sand and loamy
