87POINTS
15¾/20
Maverick Estate Winery Rubicon 2012
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAll grapes from the Golden Mile Bench were fermented naturally and on the stems the blend is 65/25/15 syrah, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. The nose is distinctly spicy and savoury with bits of pepper, cloves and cherry cola. The syrah shine here almost asking for a little less cabernet. Rich black fruits with a briary, peppery under current, dried herbs (garrigue) and smoked meat notes. Give this another year or two in bottle to tone down and see where it heads.Tasted: 31 January 2015Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $25.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Blend: Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 297101UPC: 626990140443