Tasting Notes:
With aromas of ripe red berries, cherry liqueur and chocolate-covered raisins, this full-bodied wine exhibits flavours of Saskatoon berries, black currant, and mocha with a med-high tannin structure with a very dry finish. You will find balanced hints of barrel spice, leather, and a herbaceous note of sage on finish.
Winemaker Notes:
100% Merlot. A staff favourite, this Merlot from British Columbia displays character, acid, and punch comparative to its Californian counterparts. The Merlot is sourced from some of the warmest vineyards in Canada in Osoyoos. The fruit arrives typically over the
course of several days in October, and our winemakers access each lot and choose select fermentation techniques and yeast depending on the fruit’s characteristics. We aim for dark, rich, purply fruit that has enough acid and tannin to support an extensive oak program lasting 18 months. We use a blend of French and American oak barrels, always aiming for about 30% new barrels.
Food Pairing Notes:
Roast beef dinner with all the fixings, stuffed pork tenderloin or a
roasted chicken. Mushroom risotto with grilled asparagus would be a
great vegetarian pairing. Gorgonzola and most blue cheeses would
pair nicely.
Production:
1,500 cases
