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Osoyoos Larose 2016

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWow, wow, wow. When the merlot is over 60 percent in this wine, it has always looked better, and this year the 62.5/12.5/11.8/7.7/5.5 blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec is one of the best yet. The original single vineyard red in BC has nailed the 2016 vintage, with texture, dense ripe tannins, and a smooth, stylish structure that portends much more in the future. It has all the parts: red cherries, stony gravels, floral notes, and a broad swipe of south Okanagan garrigue. The balance is already in place and will serve this red blend for the next twenty years. Osoyoos Larose is fully owned by Groupe Taillan out of Bordeaux.Tasted: 11 March 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC$47.99750mlBCLS
MB$46.06750mlManitoba's Liquor Mart
ON$47.95750mlLCBO
QC$44.60750mlSAQ
SK$58.30750ml 
NL$52.49750mlNLLC
AB$45.99750mlprivate wine shops
BC$115.991500mlBCLS
BC$235.993000mlBCL Stores
Producer: La Maison Osoyoos LaroseDistributors: Charton-Hobbs
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 129999UPC: 871610001554