Juicy, smooth, complex.
Grown on the Black Sage gravel bar in Bartier's estate Cerqueira vineyard, this equal parts blend of Merlot an Cabernet Franc was aged 17 months in neutral French oak barrels.
193 cases were made.
Cherries, cedar, chocolate, vanilla and brown spice aromas lead to a smooth but juicy palate. Red fruit, earth and spiced roasted carob flavours are expressed. It has some chew on the tannins and a complex bitter finish making it well suited to food.
Pair: Anything you can throw on the grill or a nice chunk of cheese.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 15th, 2020

Smooth, fresh, woven.
Made from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Bartier's estate Cerquiera Vineyard this blend was aged in neutral oak barrels.
Notes of spiced plums and cocoa, dried strawberries and balsamic, red currents, cedar shakes and white pepper appear on the nose. It's a fresh wine, medium-bodied with notable purity and underlying salinity. Forest berries, leather, toasted spice and tobacco flavours trail across the palate. Nicely woven with smooth tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2022

Smooth, fresh, harmonious.
Made from Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Bartier's estate Cerquiera Vineyard this blend was aged 15 months in neutral oak barrels.
Exuberant sweet cherry and purple berries are layered with aromas of sweet spice (notably star anise) and violets. A bouncy yet harmonious palate delivers oodles of fresh juicy berry flavours that morph into spice, candied violets and pipe tobacco.
A lovely red that is perfect with a slight chill to really make that fruit pop more.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 30th, 2021

Savoury, fresh, plush.
Made from Cabernet Franc Pinot Noir and Merlot from Bartier's estate Cerquiera Vineyard this blend was aged 16 months in neutral oak barrels.
Expect plush and fresh notes of cherry and vanilla, leather, pipe tobacco and sweet brown spices. The entry is fresh and savoury with smoked meat, toasted spice and bright red fruit flavours. Nicely balanced with integrated tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 6th, 2024

Smooth, fresh, savoury.
Made from Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Bartier's estate Cerquiera Vineyard this blended number was aged 15 months in neutral oak barrels and delivers aromas of cherries and plump purple berries atop cocoa, espresso, savoury spice and tealeaf. It has a smooth fresh entry that grows more textural mid-palate; it's wholesome with good substance and distinctly savoury character.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 23rd, 2020