Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIf you know your Ogham or Early Medieval alphabet, used mainly to write in early Irish, you will have deciphered the word Neart that appears on the front of the Ailm Connemara label. It means strength in the Celtic language. It aptly describes the latest Connemara, which I can vouch for, having previously enjoyed earlier rich, full bodied versions sold under Quails' Gate. The newest rendition, now under the Ailm label, is a blend of 61% merlot and 39% cabernet sauvignon, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Again, retasting this wine a year down the road, it is pleasant to take in its enticing red and black fruit fragrance, and subtle but focused blackcurrant, black cherry and cedar, all supported by subtle savoury Okanagan desert notes that highlight the finish of fine-grained tannins. Whether you drink or hold this wine, you can't go wrong here. It is an ode to the Stewart family's immigrant grandfather, Richard Stewart Sr., who often said that Connemara, Ireland, was the most beautiful part of his home country.Tasted: 09 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaConnemara has always been a powerful red blend and a precursor to Ailm Estate’s identity when crafting wines. If you know your Ogham or Early Medieval alphabet used mostly to write early Irish, you will have deciphered the word Neart that appears on the front of the Ailm Connemara, meaning “strength” in the Celtic language. It aptly describes the latest Connemara that I can vouch for via earlier, rich, full-bodied versions. The newest rendition is 61% merlot and 39% cabernet sauvignon, which spends 18 months in French oak barrels packed with blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, and an intriguing savoury Okanagan undercurrent that runs through its rich, dense tannins. It is an ode to the Stewart family's immigrant grandfather, Richard Stewart Sr., who said that Connemara, Ireland, was the most beautiful part of his home country.Tasted: 27 September 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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