Black Sage Vineyard
Black Sage Merlot Vallée de l'Okanagan
2020
$36.00
10 case(s) available
About this winery
A bold choice. Black Sage Vineyard’s vines are deeply rooted in Canada’s arid soil. They have been tenacious and thriving for years in the rocky desert of the South Okanagan to produce elegant red wines brimming with flavour and character. These wines represent the best in the Okanagan Valley and reflect what happens when the right vines are planted in the right place.
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Product notes
Pair with pot roast, meatloaf, venison steaks, other braised meats and firm cheeses
Production notes
The fruit came in ripe and was destemmed and crushed into stainless steel tanks. It was fermented for 15 days and was pumped over twice daily during the fermentation to extract more colour and flavour. The wine went through malolactic fermentation and was aged for 15 months in specially selected blend of French and American oak barrels.
Tasting notes
On the nose there are notes of ripe plums, blackberries, vanilla, cloves, and some sweet smoke. The palate has similar flavours of rich ripe fruit and spices with pleasant smoky vanilla notes. The tannins are soft and the finish is long with the flavours lingering long after the last sip.