“The palate offers a plethora of red and black summer berries along with delicate oak spice and firm tannins... Opens up quickly in the glass.”

90 Points – Sara d’Amato

Silver Medal Winner, WineAlign NWAC 2023

APPELLATION
Okanagan Valley

SUB-APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench

VINEYARD SOURCE
An estate grown blend of Cabernet Franc (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Merlot (25%), Petit Verdot (6.5%), and Malbec (5.5%) from Arise Bench and Stan's Bench vineyards.

WINEMAKING
Matured for 16 months in a combination of new (35%), 1-year-old (20%), and neutral (45%) French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE
Opulent and refined, the bouquet brings complex aromas of cedar bark, leather, cocoa nibs and dark cherries. The generous palate is layered with succulent dark fruits, licorice and baking spice supported by balanced acidity and silky tannins. The nuances unfurl gradually over a long and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Venison tenderloin with sunchoke dauphinoise and black trumpet mushrooms

FULL TASTING NOTE