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Upper Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown 2013
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAs mentioned last year, Naramata is likely as far north as you would want to be to grow cabernet sauvignon in the Okanagan Valley and even then, only in picture-perfect years. The 2013 vintage, while hardly picture perfect, qualifies as a good one. The 2013 is the third year in a row that Upper Bench has been successful with cabernet although I would be tempted to use it in my merlot or cabernet franc. Bright and aromatic, the nose is attractive but there is a whack of oak to deal with (could we tone it down just a touch?). The fruit is remains dark and brooding, if a touch raw, with big cedary, black olive and tobacco notes. Give this some time for the parts to better meld together.Tasted: 07 April 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $38.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
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Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 863997UPC: 626990244875
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