Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe old vines planted by Poppa Dick are at the centre of this reserve version of foch, now an Okanagan cult classic. It is stainless steel fermented on skins for 19 days before spending 20 months in American oak barrels, which defines its demeanour. The palate is a riot of intensity sporting vanilla, charred oak, sagebrush, coffee, molasses and wild black fruit. In short, a lot of everything. If you are a lamb fan, this would be the wine you could serve with it, and they would both be happy.Tasted: 07 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 46.99 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate WineryDistributors: Appellation Wine Marketing Hobbs & Co. Wine Merchants Inc. Grape: Maréchal FochCSPC: 639666UPC: 778856218213
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a wine that turns everything up to 11. Like its entry-level sibling, the Reserve Old Vines Foch is defined by wood and opulent black fruits. After aging in American oak for 20 months, there's no shortage of coffee, char, and coconut. But there is better integration with the fruit here. If you're looking for a big, smooth red, this will certainly hit the mark.Tasted: 11 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 46.99 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate WineryDistributors: Appellation Wine Marketing Hobbs & Co. Wine Merchants Inc. Grape: Maréchal FochCSPC: 639666UPC: 778856218213