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Merlot, 2020
Shipped and sold by Hillside Winery
An elegant and refined Merlot with flavours and aromas of cassis, ripe cherry and dark chocolate.
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.