Black Sage Merlot Vallée de l'Okanagan 2020

Black Sage Vineyard

Black Sage Merlot Vallée de l'Okanagan
2020

$36.00

* Suggested retail price

10 case(s) available

Product code
15219304
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Canada
Regulated designation
Vintners quality alliance (VQA)
Region
British Columbia
Subregion
Okanagan Valley
Classification
Estate bottled
Varietal(s)
Merlot 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.4%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
5 g/l
Closure type
Synthetic (extraction with a corkscrew)
Total acidity
6.1 g/l
PH
3.78
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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.