Mt. Boucherie Reserve Malbec 2019

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Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis floral, pure-fruited malbec shows a combination of black raspberry and blackberry, lifted by dried violets and toasted anise-like spices. After 22 months in French oak barriques, the tannins are soft and silky, and the wine retains good freshness thanks to the moderate 2019 growing season. This is another wine that shows BC malbec continues to be underrated.Tasted: 22 January 2024Tasted by: Prices:

$44.99

750ml

winery direct, select private wine shops

Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 9619UPC: 812289172688

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Mt. Boucherie Reserve Malbec 2019

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCrafted with fruit from Lazy River Vineyard in the Similkameen, this malbec is pleasantly lighter and fresher in style with 13% abv. It opens with perfumed florals, sandalwood scents, and delicate oak spices on a base of red and dark berries. The tight acidity frames the palate, and ripe yet grippy tannins are wrapped around the juicy fruit. Subtle cracked pepper spiciness and earthy minerality linger on the finish. Just beginning to reveal some tertiary characters, I'm excited to discover how it will evolve in the bottle.Tasted: 22 January 2024Tasted by: Prices:

$44.99

750ml

winery direct, select private wine shops

Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 9619UPC: 812289172688

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89POINTS

16^¼/20

Mt. Boucherie Reserve Malbec 2019

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis malbec comes from the Lazy River Vineyard in the Similkameen Valley. The style is juicy with a reasonably high mineral profile that helps absorb some of the 22 months this wine spends in new French oak. The tannins are ripe and structural. However, they remain primarily soft, disappearing into the red and black raspberry jam that permeates the wine. The finish is balanced with black licorice and spice to add some complexity. This will effortlessly age through 2025 and beyond before it reaches its best moments. Best now with grilled beef or pork dishes.Tasted: 29 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$44.99

750ml

winery direct, select private wine shops

Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 9619UPC: 812289172688

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