Covert Farms Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis certified organic cabernet sauvignon comes off the Coyote Block of the Covert family 650-acre estate, planted in 2006 in Oliver. The ferment is 26 days long in open-top fermenters. The result is a ripe, dark fruited, dark chocolate cabernet with a touch of cedar, leather, and brown spice, with moderate but refreshing acidity. Best to hold for three to five years, or serve now with roast lamb.Tasted: 17 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 63.80 winery direct
Producer: Covert Farms Family EstateDistributors: BCWineshop Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 459719UPC: 628374140087
Covert Farms Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPlanted in 2006 in the Coyote Block of their organic McIntyre Bluff estate at 420m, this was fermented with daily punch-overs over a month prior to 20 months in French oak. Compact and dense with dark cherry, dark chocolate, baked plums, and leather coating the muscular palate. Tannins are rustic hewn and grippy to the bitter cherry finish. Very young and tight now, best taken with root veg and/or beef stew.Tasted: 30 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 63.80 winery direct
Producer: Covert Farms Family EstateDistributors: BCWineshop Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 459719UPC: 628374140087