Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOsoyoos Larose is owned by Bordeaux's Groupe Taillan, and this, Le Grand Vin, feels firmly French influenced, while having grown up very Okanagan. The 2018 blends 64.9% merlot, 14.2% cabernet sauvignon, 12.7% cabernet franc, 5.2% petit verdot, and 3% malbec into this savoury, full red, one striated with herbaceous green notes, making me wonder about picking dates in this hot, smoke affected vintage. Tart blackberry, black cherry, espresso is taut with a bitter black currant, and hugged with sticky tannins through a warming amply smoked spice hickory finish. Certainly needs grilled beef, lamb, root veg to tame at this time. Not the first 2018 smoked out red from Okanagan I have encountered.Tasted: 22 January 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$57.99
750ml
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AB
$59.99
750ml
select private retailers
QC
$46.95
750ml
SAQ
NS
$56.00
750ml
NSLC
BC
$465.99
6000ml
BCL Stores
Producer: La Maison Osoyoos LaroseDistributors: Charton-Hobbs Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 129999UPC: 871610001554
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOsoyoos Larose is firmly under the direction of Groupe Taillan in Bordeaux, which suits its styling. The mix is dominated by merlot at 64 percent, followed by 9/14.2/12.7/5.2/3 cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and malbec. 2018 is intense with plenty of power, and for the first time, some sticky tannins not generally associated with the label. The palate is stuffed with black fruit, cedar, pepper, a dusting of savoury south Okanagan sagebrush, and a bit of campfire. The finish is dry and somewhat astringent, suggesting it will need another three to five years in the bottle.Tasted: 01 July 2022Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$57.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$59.99
750ml
select private retailers
QC
$46.95
750ml
SAQ
NS
$56.00
750ml
NSLC
BC
$465.99
6000ml
BCL Stores
Producer: La Maison Osoyoos LaroseDistributors: Charton-Hobbs Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 129999UPC: 871610001554
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