Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRetasted recently, confirming it as the premier Oculus to date. Since 1997, Oculus has consistently surpassed most BC reds. The 2020 release excels with a blend of refreshing red fruit, rich dark fruit, and well-managed tannins. The composition is merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and petit verdot. Carefully grown in the vineyard, optically sorted, and fermented in French oak and concrete fermenters, this wine spends 19 months in French oak barrels and two years in bottles before release. Made of 90% Osoyoos and 10% Black Sage Oliver fruit, it is the finest young Oculus I've tasted and will no doubt improve through 2035 and beyond. An excellent growing season in the Okanagan contributes to this exceptional wine, one for the cellar.Tasted: 27 April 2025Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$225.00
750ml
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Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 31289UPC: 776545981738
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOculus has been around since 1997, and it's taken nearly an entire quarter century for this wine to reach its stated goal to be "the ultimate expression of the Okanagan Valley." It has always been good and better than most BC reds. Still, the later versions, especially the latest 2020 release, are finally hitting the mark, combining refreshing, nuanced red fruit with rich dark fruit and exquisitely managed tannins. The newest blend is a 49/24/22/5 mix of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and petit verdot that has been painstakingly grown in the vineyard to meet the Oculus standard. It is optically sorted and fermented in specially constructed French oak and concrete fermenters before going to the barrel. In short, it is a no stone unturned wine made of 90% Osoyoos fruit and 10% Black Sage Oliver fruit. It spends 19 months in small French oak barrels and an additional two years in the bottle before release. It's young, but the styling suggests you could pair it with rich protein and enjoy it now. It is the best young Oculus I have tested and will only improve in the bottle through 2035 and beyond. When you factor in one of the finest growing seasons in the Okanagan, you have the perfect recipe for an exceptional wine.Tasted: 09 November 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$225.00
750ml
winery direct/online
Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 31289UPC: 776545981738
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