Kalala Organic Estate Winery only ships products within Canada.
Aspire, 2015
Shipped and sold by Kalala Organic Estate Winery
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Syrah
The 2014 vintage was a featured wine in July's Wine Club package, 2021.
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA British Columbia
Varietal: Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Syrah (15%)
Vineyard: Merlot - Naramata Vineyard; Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah – Paulson Vineyard, Osoyoos
Residual Sugar: 3.46 g/L
Cases Produced: 1,462
Appearance: Deep purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, toasty, spicy, savoury nose of blueberry with herbal notes and evident aromas of American oak.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, plum and blackcurrant flavours with licorice notes. Well-balanced and rich in the mouth.
Quality: Outstanding. 91 – 93 points. Cellar for at least two years for maximum enjoyment.
Food Pairing: Braised beef brisket with daikon, skirt steak with pinto beans, lentil and aubergine stew, bacon-wrapped pork loin with blackberry glaze, and roasted lamb with gravy.