Amulet is the passion project of winemaker Dwight Sick, with a singular focus on Rhône-inspired wines. Quantities are minuscule and almost exclusively available through Roche Wines, where the brand makes its home, though you may luck out and find the wines at select restaurants, too. We were thrilled to be able to snag a few cases to share with you. You'll taste why he has such a dedicated following. It’s clear no detail has been overlooked, and this may be one of the most serious wine brands to emerge in the Okanagan in recent years, since it was launched in 2018.
Tasting Note
The Amulet White is a blend of Viognier (90%) and Marsanne (10%), sourced from the Naramata Bench and Penticton’s West Bench. There’s an incredible freshness and purity to the fruit, which is richly concentrated, slowly unveiling honeyed apricot, orange blossom, and lemon This was fermented and aged in French barriques, with the 20% new wood barely perceptible against the density of the fruit. Medium-full bodied, it’s broad and richly textured, with the balancing acidity that often is missing with Viognier. It's a wow wine – and if it were from the Rhône, it would be at least double the price. So trust me when I say you want to get on Amulet’s mailing list. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Food Pairing
Grilled lobster tails with garlic butter or butternut squash soup