Tinhorn Creek Vineyards only ships products within Canada.
Reserve Merlot, 2020
Shipped and sold by Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Critic's Rating
Deep, impenetrable colour. Tightly wound but clean. Big, bold, burly, a wash of dark fruit with loads of tannin and structure, far from prime. Certainly lots going. on, best after 2025. Tasted blind at the NWACs 2023.
National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Gold Medal
The 2020 vintage was a featured wine in January 2024's Wine Club package.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Cases Produced: 2,060
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby core.
Nose: Beautiful aromas of violets, black cherry jam, black licorice, and savoury green herbs.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Bold notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, black tea, and black pepper. Well-balanced and dry with ripe tannins.
Quality: 90 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1–2 years.
Food Pairing: Roasted lamb shank, ribeye steak, savoury Irish stew, pasta Bolognese, and vegetarian fajitas with chipotle sour cream.
