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Van Westen Vineyards V 2020
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIt is year 12 for V, the five grape Bordeaux blend at Van Westen. The 2020 mix is 47% merlot, 25% cabernet franc, 12% malbec, 8% cabernet sauvignon, and 8% petit verdot. The style is slightly more complex than Voluptuous, perhaps with an extra layer, although both wines are more about hedonism than long-term aging à la Bordeaux. The nose is Okanagan savoury, pitching dried sage and pine notes mixed into black plums and blueberries. The tannins are dense but soft and round with delicate freshness and an underlying lift of minerality. This wine typically needs a five year rest before spreading its wings. The fruit comes from four Naramata vineyards, all within two kilometres of the Van Westen winery: Home Lot, Boothe Road, Granite Ridge, and Salting.Tasted: 07 November 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $40.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers, restaurants |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit VerdotCSPC: 857862UPC: 62699010827
