Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaExtremely heavy bottle (interestingly with a short cork). From 36 barrels, this unspecified blend oozes South Okanagan character, with lush, macerated dark fruits layered with desert shrubs, alongside generous oak (a combination of French and American, though it tastes like it leans more towards the latter). It's a big, muscular wine, still brooding and youthful, but one that will benefit from another 5-7 years in bottle.Tasted: 01 January 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 5th Element is a rugged red blend that mixes most of the Bordeaux varieties with a hit of syrah, but it is more South Okanagan in style than Australian. The final blend is based on selecting the best barrels after 18 months of aging in French and American oak. The style is rich, spicy, and savoury, with more blue and black fruit across the middle and end of the palate. The finish is a gathering of sweet fruit and slick, chalky tannins with more spicy oak to disperse in the finish. BBQ ribs will do fine now until this wine settles into itself in a few years.Tasted: 11 April 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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