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