I used to think Canada was a cool climate kind of place. The Okanagan Valley has a warm end near Osoyoos and a cooler end past Kelowna. The warm end can produce good Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot. Interesting to note that this wine also contains 13% Cab Franc and 1% Syrah. This wine was from a winery that has vineyards in several parts of the warm end. The colour has a medium red hue and the aromas are rather tempting plum and a little spice with a hint of cherry. The palate is very rich and the ripe plum flavours are in balance with a soft level of oak that adds a touch of caramel spice at the back of the palate. The winery was one of the first in North America to switch to screwcaps and if you want to hear me babbling on to the winemaker, Sandy Oldfield click here

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Mar07
Alcohol : 14.2%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2010