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15½/20
Da Silva Cabernet Sauvignon Outwash Vineyard 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Outwash Vineyard, on Oliver's sandy east bench, giant cab sauv spent 26 months in equal parts French and American oak, medium+ toasted. And it's evident, even before taking the 2018 vintage into consideration. Thick smoke, hickory, toasted cedar carpets this full bodied red, allowing just a peak of the cherry, raspberry underneath. Tannins are smoothed, almost strangely so considering the heft of the fruit underneath. This finishes with a swell of smoked baking spices and a puff of heat. Less is more, and I'm hoping for less in the future here.Tasted: 03 November 2021Tasted by: Prices:BC | $38.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 416634UPC: 696852033107