Supple, fragrant, fresh.
This Bordeaux-blend of (65%) Merlot, (18%) Cabernet Franc and (117%) Cabernet Sauvignon is made from estate and Okanagan fruit.
Expect fragrant aromas of cherries and cassis, cola spices, licorice, pipe tobacco and purple flowers. The entry is supple and show liberal black berry, espresso, dark chocolate, toasted spice, salted licorice and tobacco flavours. Notable structure and freshness and good persistence.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 9th, 2023

Savoury, spicy, fresh.
This Bordeaux-blend of (88%) Merlot, (1%) Cabernet Franc and (11%) Cabernet Sauvignon is made from estate and Okanagan fruit--this vintage's cuvee varies a lot from last vintage with much more Merlot and much less Cabernet Sauvignon.
Expect aromas cedar shavings and tomato leaf, black currents and dried tobacco, roasted meat, brown spice, graphite and cocoa dusted plums. It's medium+ bodied and delivers fresh wild red and black berries along with sage and espresso, toasted spice and tobacco.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 14th, 2021

Fleshy, savoury, classic.
This Bordeaux-blend of (68%) Merlot, (2%) Cabernet Franc and (30%) Cabernet Sauvignon is made from estate and Okanagan fruit.
Expect aromas of black currents and wild forest berries, cigar and pencil shavings atop savoury spices. It has a sweet fleshy entry and flavours of spice, leather and tobacco. Good balance overall, a classic Bordeaux-stye blend.
A wine for meat and plant-based meat alternatives, hard cheeses and hearty dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 24th, 2020

A blend of 47% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Cabernet Franc fruit from Harry's McWatter's Sundial Vineyards on the Black Sage Bench (near Oliver in the Okanagan Valley) and Fort Beren's Lillooet estate.
It offers black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, roasted spices, vanilla and leather atop savoury notes. It's a substantial wine with sweet plums, blackberry and vanilla with cocoa and spice trailing on the finish. Very good structure and persistence.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 29th, 2013

Intense, savoury, concentrated.
This Bordeaux-blend of (64%) Merlot, (17%) Cabernet Franc and (19%) Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a combination of estate and Okanagan fruit.
Expect good intensity right from the go; black currants and toasted spice, smoked plums, leather, bacon fat, roasted bell peppers and black cocoa aromas dominate. It's equally concentrated in the mouth with notable salinity and very savoury, meaty notes with black fruit and charred spice.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 30th, 2023