APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench

VINEYARD SOURCE
100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Arise Bench.

WINEMAKING
Matured for 16 months in a combination of new (40%) and 1-2 year-old (60%) French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE
Classic notes of cassis are complemented by layered aromas of sandalwood, cloves, bay leaf and Okanagan garrigue. The dense palate combines rich, dark fruit flavours with spicy black pepper and savoury wild herbs. Fine grained tannins and structure ensure a complex and powerful finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Buckwheat crêpes stuffed with sautéed wild mushrooms and leeks

FULL TASTING NOTE