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Hillside Reserve Malbec 2017
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAfter an outstanding 2016, 2017 comes off a little less vibrant and juicy. The fruit comes off a long established vineyard just to the south of Naramata village. It still quite youthful with a rush of spice and light, sticky tannins that need some more bottle time to settle down. The palate is rich with spicy chocolate, dark fruit balanced by a freshness throughout its savoury finish. It will be best with grilled meat Argetinine style. Whole berry fruit was given a 7-day cold soak and fermented with 20 days total skin contact. New and used French oak barrels held the wine for 12 months before blending.Tasted: 05 March 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml | Club Exclusive |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 166210UPC: 626990248385
