88POINTS
16/20
Pentâge Winery Hiatus 2012
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpiced dark chocolate, cherry and dried herbs open this Skaha Bench blend, an eclectic bunch of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, tempranillo, zinfandel, malbec and pinot noir. Earthy sweet tobacco, cassis and branch on the medium bodied, supple and ripe palate, lifted with a gentle black cherry brightness, and reined with suede tannins. Easy-sipping; pour with beef and or kidney pot pie or shepherd’s pie.Tasted: 21 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:BC | $22.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Blend: Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot