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Rocky Creek On The Mark NV
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaAnother look 30 months down the road at this one-of-a-kind-blend of 2012 and 2013 cabernet foch, maréchal foch, tempranillo, malbec and carmenère, grown on Vancouver Island in four southwest facing vineyards. The grapes went through a multi-day cold soak before fermentation, an extended maceration and nine months of ageing in barrel. The attack is juicy with cool, acidic cran-cherry red berry fruit with an earthy, foxy undercurrent. It’s a touch more mellow but still alive enough to take on a fall mushroom beef stew or grilled hamburgers.Tasted: 29 June 2018Tasted by: Prices:BC | $20.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
BC | $22.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Blend: Cabernet Foch – Maréchal Foch – Tempranillo – Pinot Noir CSPC: 384784UPC: 00626990072294