Expressive, succulent, structured,
There is something quite authoritative about winemaker Randy Picton's Nk'Mip wines and this Merlot follows suit. Bordering on brooding, it doles out wild forest berry and dusty plums then pulls you deeper into blue rare steak on the grill, toasted spices and bacon fat. The palate is more expressive; generous fruit, fine spices, dark chocolate and coffee liqueur on the finish. It is supple, boasts ripe tannins and has excellent persistence.
Pair: grilled meats, roasted eggplant or vegetables, hearty pastas, Camembert cheese or savoury lentil dishes.
©copyright 2016 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 8th, 2016

Complete, lifted, velvety.
It's been many years (nine, actually) since I have reviewed this wine and wow, can I say impressive.
Sweet and velvety aromas of cassis, plumcake, vanilla, mocha, pencil shavings and pipe tobacco, bruised roses and baking spice. The palate is lifted and expressive, finely textured and animated. Very correct, complete and satisfying.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - February 15th, 2017

Succulent, spicy, superb.
Expect typical savoury Okanagan character in this excellent Syrah.
Peppery spices, licorice, wild blackberry jam, bittersweet cocoa, wood smoke, bacon fat and grilling meat aromas lead to an archetype palate. Succulent, meaty, garrigue, mocha and toasted spice flavours are elevated from brooding to superb with a bold shot of acidity.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - February 15th, 2017

Succulent, spicy, superb.
Expect typical savoury Okanagan character in this excellent Syrah.
Aromas of smoked plums, blackberry, dark cocoa, white pepper, toasted brown spices, tealeaf and leather. Expressive with a supple weight, generous fruit and savoury undertones. Overall good posture and balance here.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 31st, 2019

Precise, racy, floral.
Nk'Mip (pronounced Inkameep) is a winery located in the very south of the Okanagan Valley where the dessert crashes into the US border, in Osoyoos.
This lovely dry Riesling is reminiscent of marmalade, Gala apples, stone fruits, Meyer lemons and fragrant white blossoms. It is equally mouth-pleasing; tangy and concentrated potent and racy.
A precise and pure expression of Riesling.
Pair: Sushi, white meats and turkey with the fixins or seafood curry.
©copyright 2016 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 21st, 2016