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16¼/20
LaStella Fortissimo 2015
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaReductive waves opens this youthful Fortissimo at first, a blend of 63 merlot, 17 cabernet sauvignon, 11 sangiovese, 9 cabernet franc from the south Okanagan. Fifteen months in French and Slavonion oak barrels and puncheons (16 percent new) was employed. After decanting (or do as I do and open it a day in advance) any reductive notes have resolved and you're left with layers of sunripened cassis, wild blackberry, thorns, dried tobacco and dark earth, wrapped with firm, fine, gritty tannins. Serious and stately, this drinks well now with rabbit or lamb, but will reward more with time in the cellar.Tasted: 11 September 2017Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 8102UPC: 857077004222
