86POINTS
15½/20
Lake Breeze Tempest 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCoriander, green olive, cherry jam, light volatility, prune, coffee, roasted bell pepper, meaty, animal, peppery aromas. Dry, tart, round palate with light tannins but a bit hard. Cranberry, cherry, coffee, resin, tobacco, cedar, herbal, black olive flavours. Finish is very hot and somewhat tart with a hard edge. Needs time but a bit too stewed.Tasted: 31 July 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $39.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - MalbecCSPC: 145532UPC: 626990072232