Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom the cellar. A blend of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese, this is aged in Eastern European puncheons (35 percent new). Worn leather, dried cassis, black cherry and branch is scented with dark florals. At this point, unforgiving; tannins are still massive, raging and sticky, outpacing the ripe fruit and finishing long with a thick bitter espresso note. Decant and pour now with prime rib or roasted lamb.Tasted: 02 August 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$35.00
750ml
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Producer: LaStellaDistributors: Winery Direct Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - SangioveseCSPC: 8102UPC: 808755011438
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI’m so happy not to be tasting 2010 and 2011 Okanagan reds I’m wondering if I’m over reacting to the 2012s. Fortissimo is said to be a nod to Tuscany, not so much for the style but the fact that they challenged the traditions of earlier Italian winemaking. In 2012 it boasts its highest ever percentage of cabernet franc at 38 percent in addition to 39 percent merlot, 17 percent cabernet sauvignon and finally six percent sangiovese grosso most of which spends time in large format puncheons (35 percent new) of Hungarian/Slavonian oak. It is fragrant on the nose with a beautiful savoury south Okanagan streak that feeds into its silky textures and black cherry fruit. Love the elegance and styling. This will age effortlessly for a decade. Bravo.Tasted: 04 May 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$35.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: LaStellaDistributors: Winery Direct Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - SangioveseCSPC: 8102UPC: 808755011438
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