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Merlot, 2020

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2020 Okanagan Valley 750 mL, 13.7% ALC/VOL
$27.70
Merlot

An elegant and refined Merlot with flavours and aromas of cassis, ripe cherry and dark chocolate.

  • 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships, Bronze 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships, Bronze
  • National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Silver Medal National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Silver Medal
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    The 2018 vintage was a featured wine in May's Wine Club package, 2021.

     

    Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

     

    Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
    Vineyard: Hidden Valley, Gjoa, and Lower Bench Vineyards
    Residual Sugar: 3.29 g/L
    Cases Produced: 1,680

     

    Appearance: Dense purple colour.
    Nose: Cedary, vanilla, black cherry nose with oak spice.
    Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, juicy, black cherry flavour with a savoury note of bitter chocolate; lively acidity and firmly structured with ripe tannins.
    Quality: Very Good+. 89 points. Drinking now, but will reward with 1-2 years in the cellar.

     

    Food Pairing: Turkey and tomato casserole, smoked sausage with sauerkraut, filet mignon with béarnaise sauce, bacon-wrapped stuffed duck, and baked artichokes stuffed with red quinoa.

    • 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships, Bronze
    • National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Silver Medal