APPELLATION
Okanagan Valley

SUB-APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench

VINEYARD SOURCE
An estate grown blend of  Merlot (35%), Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (23%), and Malbec (7%) from Arise Bench and Stan's Bench vineyards.

WINEMAKING
Matured for 16 months in a combination of new (35%), 1-year-old (20%), and neutral (45%) French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE
Opulent and refined, the bouquet brings complex aromas of cedar bark, leather, cocoa nibs and dark cherries. The generous palate is layered with succulent dark fruits, licorice and baking spice supported by balanced acidity and silky tannins. The nuances unfurl gradually over a long and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Venison tenderloin with sunchoke dauphinoise and black trumpet mushrooms

FULL TASTING NOTE