They don’t get much better than this from the Stags’ Leap District. Dense purple-black colour, which speaks to the concentration of fruit on the nose and on the palate. Spicy blackberry, blackcurrant and chocolate flavours firmly structured with supple tannins. Needs time in bottle, 3 to 5 years.
A melange of plum, earth, smoke, herbs, red flowers and vanilla flow from the glass. It is somewhat jammy on the palate with some alcohol creeping in on the grand finale. Ready to drink.
The Naramata- and Osoyoos-harvested fruit faced some judicious oak treatment, evidenced by toasty aromas, rich-yet-elegant mouthfeel and a vanilla-flecked finish. Laden with apple, citrus and stone fruit flavours, and persistent pear skin and orange zest. Likes grill-marked chicken, pork and vegetables.
East-facing Golden Mile Bench results in cool late afternoons and evenings, ensuring bright acidity and vibrant fruit character. White peach punches through on the nose and palate, freshened by squirts of citrus and green apple. A palate-cleansing finish. Smart choice with tempura prawns.
Rich, powerful and concentrated with loads of dark fruit, earth, spice, licorice and mineral, slightly smoky, firmly tannic and bold with a long, big finish.
Brisk on the palate, this 100% Cab Rosé serves up strawberry, raspberry, watermelon rind, herbs and a slight floral quality. Very good length and ready to drink, especially with barbecue fare.
Lively green and citrus fruit with fruit-blossom scents, mineral grip and a clean fruity finish, with a trace of residual sweetness.