89POINTS
16¼/20
Synchromesh Tertre Rouge 2011
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom a single vineyard tucked up above the Naramata Bench, comes this expressive red. Cabernet franc dominates the blend with beauty black cherry, spicy cassis, sun ripened tomato and dusty thorns, while merlot plumps up the balance, all dark chocolate, roasted coffee and fragrant ripe blackberry. Acidity is brisk, tannins are confident and the vanilla essence on the finish lengthy. After a 15-month stint in French oak, plus a further year-long repose in bottle, the wine is ready for drinking upon release but will be rewarded with cellaring.Tasted: 21 March 2015Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Massey Wines & Spirits Ltd.
Blend: Cabernet Franc - MerlotUPC: 00626990120636