Clos du Soleil Signature 2019

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British Columbia, CanadaReflecting the cooler 2019 vintage, this is a lighter, more restrained Signature that shows less can definitely be more. It's all about elegance and purity of fruit, with a remarkable precision to the winemaking. Led by vibrant raspberry, cherry, and blackberry, there's a backing of violet aromatics, spice, and minty herbs that give this wine its exceptional complexity. So pure and so polished, this will reward careful cellaring over the next 4-6 years, if you have the patience.Tasted: 05 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$54.90

750ml

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Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotCSPC: 315820UPC: 857088000817

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Clos du Soleil Signature 2019

British Columbia, CanadaA blend of Bordeaux red varieties merlot (42%), cabernet sauvignon (31%), malbec (13%), cabernet franc (10%), and petit verdot (4%), this Similkameen red was fermented using native wild yeasts and aged 16 months in French oak barrels. It’s packed with a lovely nose of vibrant red berries layered with subtle herbal greenness and graphite. It’s a pleasure to see the fruit unmasked by oak which just plays a supporting role, conferring refined tannins and subtle nuances of spices and nuttiness. For a Bordeaux style red, it offers excellent drinkability with mouthwatering freshness.Tasted: 05 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$54.90

750ml

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Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotCSPC: 315820UPC: 857088000817

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Clos du Soleil Signature 2019

British Columbia, CanadaSignature is a blend of fruit from Keremeos and Cawston in the Similkameen Valley. The 2019 mix was 42% merlot, 31% cabernet sauvignon, 13% malbec, 10% cabernet franc, and 4% petit verdot, echoing a classic Bordeaux blend. Each block of fruit is harvested separately and fermented on its yeast in concrete, followed by 16 months in French oak before a best barrel selection is made for Signature. The wine has been a consistent performer over the years, and this Similkameen bellwether exhibits a firm underlying structure of tannin and acids to support its wild, pure fruit. Look for cool plummy aromas, richer blackberry, black cherry fruit throughout, with a solid floral undercurrent, and black and white pepper notes. It is just a baby and will need another five to seven years to pull it all together.Tasted: 27 May 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$54.90

750ml

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Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotCSPC: 315820UPC: 857088000817

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Clos du Soleil Signature 2019

British Columbia, CanadaThis year's Signature, the aptly named flagship red of the winery, blends fruit from Keremeos and Cawston. The 2019 result was 42% merlot, 31% cabernet sauvignon, 13% malbec, 10% cabernet franc, and 4% petit verdot. Each vineyard block was harvested separately, destemmed, and native fermented in concrete. After a gentle pressing, the wines aged 16 months in French oak, with the best barrels selected for the final blend. This year is back to form, with structurally firm tannins framing fragrant blackberry, black cherry, perfumed black plum on a compact palate, scented with espresso, violet perfume, and a healthy crack of black peppercorns.Tasted: 27 May 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$54.90

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers, restaurants

Producer: Clos du Soleil WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Petit VerdotCSPC: 315820UPC: 857088000817

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