Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Hahn Vineyard, on Osoyoos' East Bench, this was fermented and aged in new and 2nd fill American oak for 24 months prior to bottling. It's a recipe that Lakeside Cellars seems to employ for all of its big reds, and one that just amplifies the wines beyond need. Overripe fruit is redolent with big baking spices, toasted cedar, and smoke, weighting down the full body. Tannins are worn soft, and the alcohol (14.2% declared) warms up the finish. Too much heavy winemaking here, which is a pity.Tasted: 03 December 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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$26.00
750ml
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Producer: Lakeside CellarsDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Shiraz/SyrahUPC: 626990372592
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLakeside Cellars is a relatively new winery based on the eastern shore of Lake Osoyoos. There’s certainly the ripeness of the South Okanagan here, clocking in at 14.2% abv, but more pronounced is the American oak from a 24 month élevage. Worse, the palate is quite disjointed, combining muddled fruit with unintegrated, tart acidity. Not unfairly priced, but just falls short of the mark.Tasted: 03 December 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$26.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Lakeside CellarsDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Shiraz/SyrahUPC: 626990372592
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