Profound, intensity, rich.
Oliver's Phantom Creek 2016 Edition Estate Red blends Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (17%), Syrah (4%), Petit Verdot (4%) and Malbec (2%). Select barrels were chosen for the blend; it was matured for 18 month in French oak. Opaque garnet in colour its warm rich nose is described by black cherry, cassis, wet cedar, licorice root and fleur de sel atop charred eggplant, molasses, chocolate and balsamic notes. The palate has notable intensity--it's profound and laden with slick purple and black fruits underscored by cocoa. The balance and structure is memorable and it has a fresh and lengthy salted licorice flavoured finish.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 10th, 2021

Muscular, grippy, earthy.
Oliver's Phantom Creek Estates is owned by China-born Richmond-based businessman Richter Bai, who purchased the Phantom Creek and Becker (formerly owned by Harry McWatters who named it the Sundial Vineyard) vineyards in 2016.
From there a winery was erected, complete with guest center and restaurant. Kobau Vineyard on the Golden Mile bench sub-GI was purchased next and was followed by Everden Vineyard in Cawston in the Similkameen Valley, and recently a parcel on the Skaha bench sub-GI.
In 2021 Mark Beringer of Napa Valley joined the team as Director of Winemaking; he works alongside French consultant Olivier Humbrecht MW.
The Becker Cuvee is 55% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot, 9% Carmenere, 7% Syrah and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has an earthy character and notes of charred spice, black plum and blackberry, Turkish coffee, dried sage along with vanilla and leather. It's a muscular wine with good freshness o the entry, which leads to a grippy mid-palate Toasted oak, spice, and black chocolate flavours dominate. Decanting recommended.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - March 24th, 2022

Considerable, muscular, supple.
Oliver's Phantom Creek Estates is owned by China-born Richmond-based businessman Richter Bai, who purchased the Phantom Creek and Beker (formerly owned by Harry McWatters who named it the Sundial Vineyard) vineyards in 2016.
From there a winery was erected, complete with guest center and restaurant. In 2021 Mark Beringer of Napa Valley joined the team as Director of Winemaking; he works alongside French consultants Olivier Humbrecht MW and Philippe Melka.
The estate Cabernet Franc, harvested from the Black Sage and Golden Mile vineyards, was aged in French oak (26% new) for 18 months.
Black currents and smoked meat, dark chocolate, grilled sage, toasted brown spice, pencil lead and espresso aromas grip the nose. It has a supple entry with vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, coffee savoury herbs, roasted bell pepper and scorched earth flavours. It's a powerful wine, muscular and considerable.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 24th, 2021

Intensity, fragrant, supple.
Oliver's Phantom Creek Estates is owned by China-born Richmond-based businessman Richter Bai, who purchased the Phantom Creek and Beker (formerly owned by Harry McWatters who named it the Sundial Vineyard) vineyards in 2016.
From there a winery was erected, complete with guest center and restaurant. In 2021 Mark Beringer of Napa Valley joined the team as Director of Winemaking; he works alongside French consultants Olivier Humbrecht MW and Philippe Melka.
The estate Cabernet Franc, harvested from the Black Sage and Golden Mile vineyards, was aged in French oak
Aromas of sweet cassis are layered with pipe tobacco, red currents, cedar and vanilla, brown spices and purple flowers. It's a supple wine with intensity. Vanilla liqueur and licorice, cedar, wild berries and tobacco flavours dominate the palate; it has a long, warm finish.
©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - February 22nd, 2024

Succulent, supple, fresh.
Oliver's Phantom Creek Estates is owned by China-born Richmond-based businessman Richter Bai, who purchased the Phantom Creek and Beker (formerly owned by Harry McWatters who named it the Sundial Vineyard) vineyards in 2016.
From there a winery was erected, complete with guest center and restaurant. In 2021 Mark Beringer of Napa Valley joined the team as Director of Winemaking; he works alongside French consultants Olivier Humbrecht MW and Philippe Melka.
The first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon released in the estate series (from the Black Sage and Golden Mile vineyards) was aged in French oak (60% new) for 18 months.
Black currents and grilled black plums, pencil shavings and leather, dark chocolate, tobacco and vanilla aromas lead to a fresh and succulent palate with a supple weight and excellent structure. Charred spice, black fruit and espresso flavours dominate; the tannins are superfine and have a sooty character.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 24th, 2021