Woven, persistent, expressive.
This small production Similkameen Valley winery is owned by Tim and Caroline Cottrill, who make wine using organic estate fruit.
The Collage is Robin Ridge's blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec that expresses aromas of chocolate and cedar chips, sarsaparilla, black cherries, fine white pepper, black raspberry and orange peel. A supple entry exposes expressive berry fruit flavours underscored by wild herbs, dark chocolate, spice and tobacco. Full-bodied and nicely woven--a solid red.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 26th, 2021

Plush, generous, harmonious.
This small production Similkameen Valley winery is owned by Tim and Caroline Cottrill, who make wine using organic estate fruit.
The Falcon is Robin Ridge's premium Merlot with plush aromas of kirsch and vanilla, blackberry, damson plums and chocolate. The palate is just as generous as the nose; a symphony of vanilla, mocha, plump cherries and pencil shavings. Truly harmonious and satisfying.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 27th, 2021

Woven, fresh, persistent.
This small production Similkameen Valley winery is owned by Tim and Caroline Cottrill, who make wine using organic estate fruit.
The Frigate is Robin Ridge's Meritage, a blend of 48% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
It's a ripe red and weighs in at 15% alc, but the fruit hides it well.
Notes of dried cherries, pipe tobacco, star anise and dried violets, baking spices and coffee result in a palate that is full-bodied and reminiscent of plum pudding, vanilla and warm brown spice flavours with carob undertones. It's nicely woven and fresh with a long finish trailing tobacco.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 26th, 2021

Fresh, distinct, earthy.
This small production Similkameen Valley winery is owned by Tim and Caroline Cottrill, who make wine using organic estate fruit.
Here is a new release, a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay that has a distinct earthy character. Pomegranate and cherry, tealeaf and cedar, pipe tobacco and vanilla liqueur aromas lead to an earthy palate with flavours of small wild berries, rainforest floor, fine spice and tealeaf. Overall good freshness and structure here but a little more cellar time should soften it's edges a bit.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 26th, 2020

Smooth, stylish, persistent.
Made from Merlot 52%, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot this stylish red offers smoked plums, currents and mixed spices woven with mocha, wild herbs and leather. It has wonderful brightness is very complete and has a very Bordelais-like character. Smooth and fresh, good balance and structure with a persistent finish.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 23rd, 2018