Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Becker Vineyard history dates back 24 years when it first proved that late-ripening red varieties could thrive in the South Okanagan with precision viticulture. The original site that backs up against the Okanagan Highland Mountains on the Black Sage Bench is mostly replanted, but it is all performing well. In 2016 the mix was 39/35/26 merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. The first impression is very Okanagan. The nose is aromatic, mixing sagebrush, balsamic, and black fruits that spill across the palate with balance and grace. The texture and tannins are chalky and dense, supporting the plummy blackberry fruit streaked with black olives and dried herbs throughout the palate. Cellar through 2025 and beyond. The wine was barrel aged 18 months in 55 percent new French oak.Tasted: 05 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Phantom Creek EstatesDistributors: Stile Brands Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 626990348733
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIt’s been 24 years since Becker Vineyard, up against the Okanagan Highland Mountains on the Black Sage Bench, proved that late-ripening red varieties could thrive in the South Okanagan with precision viticulture. Much has been replanted, but it is all performing well. In 2016 the fruit was harvested between October 14 and November 4, yielding 34 barrels aged 18 months in 55 percent new French oak. The blend is 39/35/26 merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. The nose is Okanagan aromatic, mixing sagebrush, balsamic, and black fruits that spill across the palate that is like all the Phantom Creek wines do: texture-focused. The tannins are chalky and dense supporting the plummy blackberry and black olives to the finish. One to cellar through 2023 and beyond. Well done.Tasted: 30 April 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Phantom Creek EstatesDistributors: Stile Brands Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 626990348733
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