Juicy, sweet, zesty.
This partial saignee (bleeding off juice) rose is made from Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Pinot Noir that received between 0-4 hours of skin contact, it was fermented in stainless steel, partially dry.
It's a watermelon pink with bold splashes of ruby. Expect aromas of strawberry jellies, vanilla, peach stone, maraschino cherry, pink grapefruit and lilacs after a rainfall. It has a slick and juicy entry, the wine has a slight prickle on the tongue and shows loads of sweet red fruit flavours. Harmonious and off-dry it has a zesty finish to help cleanse to palate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 14th, 2021

Savoury, restrained, distinct.
The Hidden Valley Vineyard Merlot is distinctly different from this one, which is much more savoury. The site is located on a sun-drenched bench just approaching Naramata.
Herbal notes lead the charge here alongside cedar chips and tangy red berries, tobacco, bittersweet chocolate and baking spices. The palate is restrained and tightly woven; dusty red fruits and spice are the focus. Expect notable acidity with textural tannins, which add chew.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 30th, 2017

Bright, modern, fragrant.
Merlot harvested from the Hidden Valley Vineyard located behind the winery on Naramata Bench, this modern version offers cherry jam and plummy aromas with vanilla, baking spices, cedar chips and undertones of savoury wild herbs. It is ripe and fresh but leans more toward pomegranate flavours on the palate, bright acidity adds plenty of levity and it is nicely woven with a sweet finish.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 30th, 2017