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Merlot (Kosher KP), 2021
Shipped and sold by Tender Hope Winery
The grapes for this Merlot wine were grown in the Osoyoos region in the south of the Okanagan Valley. The hottest and driest growing area in British Columbia. This wine conveys the summer heat and ripe fruit of this southern region while maintaining the elegance that is the trade mark of our Okanagan Valley red wines.
This wine is Non-Mevushal Kosher wine under the supervision of Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut and is Mehadrim.
Tasting Note: A medium body wine, lovely acidity, fruity and smooth. With notes of violets, plum, cherry, blueberry.
Recommended drinking 2022–2026.
The 2021 vintage was a featured wine in April 2023's Wine Club package.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Vineyard: Sonoran Vineyard
Residual Sugar: 2.44 g/L
Cases Produced: 220
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby colour.
Nose: Vivid aromas of violets, red cherry, raspberry, plum, menthol, white pepper, and an earthy vegetal note with a touch of smoke.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Dry. Flavours of cherry, dark raspberry, plum, earth, baking spice, and a hint of black pepper. Well-balanced with powdery tannins.
Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Enjoy now or hold 2-3 years.
Food Pairing: Spice-rubbed leg of lamb, coq au vin, beef teriyaki, chicken and mushroom risotto, and gruyère and raspberry jam grilled cheese.
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