Grippy, extracted, fresh.
Grown on the Osoyoos East Bench this Cabernet delivers wild black berries, mocha, leather, tealeaf and earth. In the mouth, the fruit is more purple than black, it is brooding, extracted, and has firm tannic grip. The finish is long and dry.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 31st, 2019

Savoury, fresh, classic.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is always smartly represented by Osoyoos' Moon Curser. Grown in the hot South Okanagan the 2021 (the last vintage of this wine I tasted was the 2019) shows classic notes of green bell peppers and green olives, black licorice and coffee, roasted plum and dark chocolate, tobacco and quite notable salty undertones. It is supple and savoury but also juicy. Flavours of salted wildberries and cocoa dominate the palate.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 12th, 2023

Spicy, fresh, extracted.
Chile's flagship Carmenere variety is a rarity in the Okanagan but Moon Curser is an advocate of more obscure varieties like this one.
Aromas of black pepper and purple berries, iodine, kirsch and chocolate, coffee and wild herbs are echoed on the palate. It leads with freshness and purple fruit and culminates in tealeaf and toasted oak; it seems overly extracted, which manifests in overarching bitterness. The mid-palate seems hollow and the finish sharp. I recommend decanting before serving but this does not supply the enjoyment I found in the previous vintage.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 22nd, 2020

Succulent, fresh, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is always smartly represented by Osoyoos' Moon Curser. Grown in the South Okanagan heat the 2019 has piquant red berry aromas layered with red plum, cedar chips, tobacco, fennel seeds a hint of clove. Mimicking the nose, the palate fresh with juicy red fruit, toasted oak and charred chocolate. It's succulent with good persistence and firm but polished tannins.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 21st, 2021

Succulent, smooth, spicy.
Chile's flagship Carmenere is smartly represented by Mooncurser. Grown in the South Okanagan, this one is spicy; crushed black peppercorns, smoked spices and charred tobacco are lifted by wild forest berries and red plums. Fresh and medium-bodied with flavours of strawberry, tealeaf and spice. Smooth overall, with good levity. I found this vintage to be somewhat hollow in the mid-palate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 1st, 2019