Classic, fresh, polished.
The Golden Mile-based Road 13 makes this classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes sourced mostly from the Similkameen Valley and a small portion from their Okanagan vineyards. The components were fermented and aged separately in 25% new oak for 16 months before blending and bottling.
A nose of kirsch and cassis, vanilla pods and pencil shavings, toasted spice, bitter chocolate, parched earth and dried wild herbs leads to a fresh palate with good structure. Black current flavours are woven with plums, chalky cocoa, savoury spices and wild herbs. It has present but polished tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 14th, 2021

Versatile, energetic, expressive.
Ruby red and energetic, this versatile pink, a blend of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Gamay, offers vibrant aromas of raspberry and rose petals, vanilla and maraschino cherry with suggestion of shaved almonds. Ripe yet sufficiently dry, it doles out loads of expressive fruit on the palate. Juicy and spicy, it also has great structure and balance. A perfect summer patio wine, or pair with grilled fish, charcuterie, burgers or tacos.
As reviewed in Vines Magazine, summer 2017.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 15th, 2017

Fresh, energetic, slick.
Salmon pink with peachy undertones, this fresh and energetic, this unknown blend delivers strawberries soaked in watermelon water, cranberry juice, hints of cedar and honeysuckle aromas. Flavours of tangy pink grapefruit peel and cranberry also suggest a hint of spice. It's a bit watery mid-palate, off-dry and has a slick texture and medium body and finish.
A solid summer patio wine, or it has enough structure to pair with grilled fish, charcuterie, burgers or tacos.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2021

Resinous, exotic, potent.
Made from one of the Rhone Valley's famed white varieties, from grapes harvested in the southerly Similkameen Valley.
It's a spectacular white with aromas of pine oil and guava, jasmine, lemon curd, star anise, hops and lime margaritas. The palate is resinous, unctuous and potent. It has ripe honeyed fruits, agave, smoke and fennel flavours with a long pithy/zesty finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 2nd, 2017

Tangy, racy, fragrant.
This off-dry Riesling doles out fragrant honey and yellow fruits, wildflowers and lemon drop aromas. Despite it's 19GL residual sugar, it is racy with tangy lime and crunchy tree fruit flavours. Good depth and weight here--a lovely style.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 3rd, 2020