2019 Merlot
Juicy blackberry, plum, cherry, dark cocoa bean and a savoury finish.
Dark cherry in colour profile, ripe and juicy blackberry, plum and cherry aromas will entice you. The full and lush fruit flavours continue on your palate with a dark cocoa bean lingering and a savoury finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Acid
6.5
Bottling Date
06/30/2021
Residual Sugar
1.68
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry in colour profile, ripe and juicy black berry, plum and cherry aromas will entice you. The full and lush fruit flavours continue on your palate with a dark cocoa bean lingering and a savoury finish.
Awards
GOLD AWARD | 2021 BC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S WINE AWARDS
Production Notes
Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented whole berry in stainless steel for 22 days.
The wine was pressed off to French and American oak barrels to complete the malolactic fermentation over the winter months, and aged for 20 months.
87% French, 13% American, 5% new oak
Other Notes
Excise Exempt Prior to June 30, 2022
Product Reviews
Barry nichol
(Oct 7, 2021 at 7:47 PM)
This wine is the best Merlot that I ever had. Good taste and smooth
Matt
(Dec 13, 2021 at 8:59 AM)
Probably the best Merlot made in Canada, possibly in North America
James
(May 2, 2022 at 8:11 PM)
Classic Okanagan Merlot - juicy, mid tannins, not too sweet, bit of oak, leather, and tobacco. Perfect with steak.
Morgan
(Nov 11, 2022 at 10:15 AM)
Perfect balance of juicy berries and spice. This Merlot will not disappoint.
