Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCedarCreek farms 11 acres of merlot at Desert Ridge Vineyard in Osoyoos where winemaker Darryl Brooker selects rows 50 to 90 for platinum duty. The site is stony and hot and the wine reflects that with a mineral, savoury, richness built into its flavours. The yields are low contributing to its plummy, black cherry/blueberry, licorice fruit, flecked with spice and chocolate and even a touch of orange peel. Plenty big to cellar for five years or serve now with big hearty roast beef dishes.Tasted: 29 July 2015Tasted by: Prices: BC 40.00 winery direct, private and VQA wine shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: MerlotCSPC: 69070UPC: 778913062537
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCedarcreekâs Platinum range is only released in high quality years, so after a two year absence, it was nice to see the Platinum Merlot return. This single vineyard Desert Ridge Vineyard merlot is a first release, a stony-soiled parcel in Osoyoos that showed particularly well. Perfumed violets, black liquorice, ink and plum aromas repeat on the palate; an elegant, floral and pretty medium-bodied merlot, fresh and silky. Blue fruits and more florals on the finely spiced finish. Tannins are smooth through sticky on the finish, and wood (20 months in French oak) is well integrated with the fruit. A finessed, elegant merlot, inviting pouring with duck.Tasted: 27 May 2015Tasted by: Prices: BC 40.00 winery direct, private and VQA wine shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: MerlotCSPC: 69070UPC: 778913062537
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