Succulent, powerful, generous.
A red blend of Merlot (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Cabernet Franc (16%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Malbec (8%), true old-style Bordeaux, but completely Similkameen in character.
Rich and sweet cherry and black raspberry, licorice, cedar, cassis, vanilla and mocha aromas lead to a liqueur-like palate that is showing its age. Cigarbox, prune and graphite flavours linger on a powerful and generous palate with a long finish and supple tannins.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - March 25th, 2020

Substance, structure, lengthy.
Similkameen Valley's Clos du Soleil makes classic minimal-intervention wines from vines tended with biodynamic practices.
This premium red is a blend of Merlot (47%), Cab Sauv (25%), Cab Franc (23%), Petit Verdot (3%) and Malbec (2%) aged 18 months in French oak barrels.
Expect notes of red currents and blackberries, balsamic and sarsaparilla, umeboshi plums, salted licorice, dry earth and tobacco. The entry is supple and suggests expressive bright red fruit, brown spices, leather and earth with a hint of fleur de sel. Notable structure and length here; a wine of substance. Drink now.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 2nd, 2021

Earthy, balanced, berries.
Similkameen Valley's Clos du Soleil makes classic minimal-intervention wines from vines tended with biodynamic practices.
This premium red is a blend of Merlot (25%), Cab Sauv (31%), Cab Franc (14%), Petit Verdot (11%) and Malbec (19%) aged 18 months in French oak barrels.
Expect notes of Italian plums and blackberry, brown spices, leather black currant, dark mocha, pencil shavings and undertones of tomato leaf and wild herbs. It has a smooth entry and earthy character with chalky tannins and flavours of tobacco and red fruits. Nicely balanced acidity and medium+ bodied.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 3rd, 2023

Savoury, toasted. smooth.
This Syrah (with 3% Viognier) was hand-harvested from the Blind Creek Vineyard and aged 15 months in French oak barrels to mature.
Smoked beets and white pepper, cocoa and coffee, licorice root and savoury dark mocha aromas lead to a bright and smooth palate. It's a classic Syrah, nicely woven harmonious and elegant with a tobacco flavoured finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 28th, 2023

Second review: July 20/20
Purple berries and inky notes layered with blackberry, damson plums, vanilla, licorice, violets, baking spices and mocha lead to a fleshy but balanced palate. Supple, a generosity of fruit and polished tannins roll into a persistent and fresh finish.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 20th, 2020

Complete, fragrant. levity.
This hand-harvested was aged 15 months in French oak barrels and doles out vibrant purple berries, purple flowers, licorice, sweet spices, vanilla and mocha aromas. The palate is lifted with high-toned fruit. It shows impressive levity, it fruitfully fragrant and deftly woven. Feminine in style, finessed and stylish. Delicious.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 29th, 2019