British Columbia, CanadaA mix of fruit from the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, as well as the home Lillooet estate goes into this merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc blend. The textures are plump, and the fruit is ripe, reminiscent of black raspberry, but all with a bit of reduction throughout, so be sure to splash decant this wine after opening. You can drink this now with any rustic fall dish, from grilled pork to roasted chicken to mature cheeses. I like Treve’s idea of French onion soup as a match.Tasted: 17 November 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 27.99 winery online/direct, select private retailers, grocery
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 078113UPC: 00626990121992
British Columbia, CanadaFrom sourced vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen, as well as from their Lillooet estate, this Meritage blends merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc into a plump, ripe, fuller red. After a stainless ferment, this was pressed off into French and American oak for one year. Round and plush blackberry, plum jam is seasoned with baking spices, cedar, and peppercorns. Tannins are soft, and the fruit is forward and direct, leading this to a snappy, warming finish. For current consumption, with a hearty fall stew or French onion soup to match.Tasted: 03 January 2021Tasted by: Prices: BC 27.99 winery online/direct, select private retailers, grocery
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 078113UPC: 00626990121992