NEW, savoury, fresh.
A fresh look and distinct new separation from the Inniskillin brand, the Dark Horse Vineyard wines are grown on the prestigious Golden Mile Bench just outside of Oliver.
This Cabernet Franc is savoury and herbal with tart red currents and spice aromas. The palate is earthy and medium-bodied with red fruits, cocoa and vanilla flavours. Fresh and smooth, modern with good acidity overall.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2019

NEW, fresh, opulent.
A fresh look and distinct new separation from the Inniskillin brand, the Dark Horse Vineyard wines are grown on the prestigious Golden Mile Bench just outside of Oliver.
This Chardonnay offers aromas of toast and grilled yellow apples, honey and roasted spice, vanillin oak and roasted hazelnut with a core of young pineapple. Sweet butterscotchy flavours are balanced by tangy citrus. It is an opulent style, potent but also juicy with a mouthwatering finish.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 6th, 2020

NEW, tight, spiced.
A fresh look and distinct new separation from the Inniskillin brand, the Dark Horse Vineyard wines are grown on the prestigious Golden Mile Bench just outside of Oliver.
Thee Meritage blend was aged 16 months in French and American oak and offers spicy black currents, wild purple berries, cigar, vanillin oak, baking spices and pipe tobacco aromas. There is a generosity of fruit here, and oodles of spice, mocha and licorice. Tight and somewhat astringent it has some sharp angles that need to soften. The finish is spicy, hot and has bitter coffee and clove flavours.
65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2019

Spiced cherry aromas are woven with dried violets, cedar chips and forest floor aromas. It has a supple entry and bright acidity with firm but smooth tannins and a fresh finish trailing cocoa, spice and leather flavours. Good classic style, good balance.
Pair: grilled salmon, mushroom pastas, roasted beets and squash.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 28th, 2019

NEW, fresh, expressive.
A fresh look and distinct new separation from the Inniskillin brand, the Dark Horse Vineyard wines are grown on the prestigious Golden Mile Bench just outside of Oliver.
The Pinot Noir shows dusty red berries, tangy cherry, fine spice, botanical and saddle leather. The palate is less restrained; juicy and expressive fruit, sweet spices, vanilla and star anise flavours lounge on an off-dry palate.
Pair: grilled salmon, mushroom pastas, roasted beets and squash.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2019