Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis sangiovese is sourced from Quinta Ferreira Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench, with a little merlot and cabernet franc additions. It is rare to taste a sangiovese outside Italy with a true varietal character (note the classic red cherry and spice). The style is light and refreshing, albeit with some desert scrub to shout Okanagan. I love the balance and the apparent potential for the future here. Well done.Tasted: 08 March 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: SangioveseUPC: 812289192693
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRarely seen in the Okanagan,this Sangiovese (from sanguins Jovis, meaning the blood of Jove, hence, By Jove) came off Black Sage Bench's Quinta Ferreira vineyard, and has 5% merlot and cabernet franc blended in, marking a Super Okanagan tradition. Sultry and potent black cherry, cassis, and blackberry pack the dense palate, framed by grippy / sticky tannins, and scented with subtle woodsmoke through the bitter cherry finish. It's a wood-driven bigger red, best absorbed with comparable wood-driven fare, like steaks or burgers.Tasted: 19 March 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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$29.99
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Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: SangioveseUPC: 812289192693
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA five-percent dollop each of merlot and cabernet franc are added to this sangiovese, which is sourced from Quinta Ferreira Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench. Sangiovese can be challenging to get right outside of Italy, but this is really impressive. There’s true varietal character, with juicy dark cherries, spice, and fresh florals, without sacrificing a sense of place, with desert shrubs that transport you to the South Okanagan. It’s not pushing the ripeness, extraction, or oak, and it’s all the better for it. Even at 13.9%, this is light on its feet and moreish, elevated by seamless balance and concentration that is above the norm. Even better with a light chill. I tasted the previous vintage blind at the NWAC and was equally impressed. Recommended.Tasted: 20 April 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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$29.99
750ml
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Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: SangioveseUPC: 812289192693
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