Savoury, earthy, toasted.
Grown on the Southern Okanagan vineyards of the Osoyoos Indian Band, this savoury Pinot Noir suggests aromas of red currents and rhubarb, beet greens and wild strawberry, along with dried herbs, forest floor, cocoa and fine spice. The palate mimics the nose; earthy and smooth it leads with flavours of sour cherry and red currents, saddle leather, spice and herbs in fresh soil. The finish is toasty.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 1st, 2021

Bold, spicy, click/b>
Canada's foremost First Nations owned winery, Nk'Mip (Inkameep) Cellars is located in Osoyoos, in the semi-arid South Okanagan Valley.
This is a bold Chardonnay; pineapple and caramel, acacia, toasted hazelnuts, brown spice and buttered rum aromas lead to a fleshy palate. Sweet golden fruit flavours are woven with toasted oak, marmalade, theater popcorn and spiced rum on the finish. It has a slick creamy texture and boozy-sorta character.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 22nd, 2021

Expressive, succulent, structured,
There is something quite authoritative about winemaker Randy Picton's Nk'Mip wines and this Merlot follows suit. Bordering on brooding, it doles out wild forest berry and dusty plums then pulls you deeper into blue rare steak on the grill, toasted spices and bacon fat. The palate is more expressive; generous fruit, fine spices, dark chocolate and coffee liqueur on the finish. It is supple, boasts ripe tannins and has excellent persistence.
Pair: grilled meats, roasted eggplant or vegetables, hearty pastas, Camembert cheese or savoury lentil dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 8th, 2016

Complete, lifted, velvety.
It's been many years (nine, actually) since I have reviewed this wine and wow, can I say impressive.
Sweet and velvety aromas of cassis, plumcake, vanilla, mocha, pencil shavings and pipe tobacco, bruised roses and baking spice. The palate is lifted and expressive, finely textured and animated. Very correct, complete and satisfying.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 15th, 2017

Succulent, spicy, superb.
Expect typical savoury Okanagan character in this excellent Syrah.
Peppery spices, licorice, wild blackberry jam, bittersweet cocoa, wood smoke, bacon fat and grilling meat aromas lead to an archetype palate. Succulent, meaty, garrigue, mocha and toasted spice flavours are elevated from brooding to superb with a bold shot of acidity.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - February 15th, 2017