Red wines of character, grace and passion.
Our minimally intrusive winemaking techniques create balanced, naturally complex, flavourful wines. All our red grapes are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness, placed in small bins, gently crushed, destemmed and then cold soaked prior to fermentation to enhance richness and complexity. Varietals are fermented separately to facilitate the unique qualities of each variety, except for a small percent of Viognier with our Syrah, as is required of a traditional Rhone style of Syrah. Grapes skins are left in contact with the juice (extended maceration) of up to 7 weeks enabling tannin development, depth and structure. We then carefully press the wine off the skins and age the wines in specially selected French and American oak barrels in our cellar for up to two years. All 10 vineyard lots are kept separate through the entire process to retain their appellation uniqueness and enable layering of unique flavours when our winemaker is ready to blend. No fining or filtering is done prior to bottling to ensure full flavour development.
Black Dog 2006
Two of the more traditional ways to tame a big red blend is time and new oak. We used both. This version of Black Dog was aged 40 months in new French and American oak. We feel the result is justified: blackberry, currant, cassis, cedar box and leather on the palate and an aroma rich with cocoa and fig. Share with the most deserving friends and cook them something wonderful.
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750ml Bottle: $34.99
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Aging in French and American oak barrels for over 26 months has created a rich and harmonious palate of dark berry and exotic spice notes that mesh with the bold structure common to this varietal. Sourced from our most southerly sites, this blend includes Cabernet Franc. Cherry pie flavours with secondary flavours of caramel, cedar and leather on the palate. Unfiltered. Enjoy with filet mignon or lamb.
750ml Bottle: $25.99
Centennial Selection Merlot
Merlot grapes from four premium south Okanagan vineyards is truly a winemaker’s luxury, creating wonderful depth and structure in this Centennial wine. Barrel aging for 22 months in French and American oak delivers a smooth and supple palate. Flavours of black cherry, plum and raspberry, with hints of caramel and chocolate aromas. Enjoy with grilled meats, pork tenderloin, roast chicken or rich pastas. Unfiltered.
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Merlot 2008
Merlot from five different vineyards is truly a winemaker’s luxury. After lengthy blending sessions we then extended our traditional 22 month barrel aging program to 26 months to allow more maturation before bottling; thereby crafting an excellent reflection of the vintage. Rich plum, chocolate shavings and spiced berry in the nose. Dried cherry, cola and leather in the palate. Superb finish with hints of exotic spice. Great early structure; drink with robust meat dishes or intense dark chocolate. Cellar potential for at least 10 years.
750ml Bottle: $24.99
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
A classic French pairing of grapes that complement each other beautifully. While Merlot dominates the blend, the Cabernets provide their own unique contributions. Aromas of blueberry, pomegranate and a sprinkling of cocoa dust start things off with flavours of chocolate-wrapped cherries and black olive in the palate. Cherry licorice rope in the finish! Ready to drink on release but look for some interesting developments if you choose to cellar it over the next five years. It’s ideal with grilled meats and select aged cheeses.
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750ml Bottle: $19.99
Reserve 7 Meritage 2008
A rich and intense nose of currant, toffee and tea spices. This traditional Bordeaux-style blend opens with dark cherry and pomegranate flavours with undertones of cassis, cocoa and cedar on the palate. Ready to drink now, however a well-balanced tannin structure suggests good cellaring potential through 2018. Enjoy with beef tenderloin of grilled lamb. Unfiltered, please decant. Only 280 cases made.
750ml Bottle: $34.99
Syrah 2009
The peppery notes of our Syrah come through in concert with cherry and a hint of pipe tobacco. The palate expresses Bing cherry and cola. In keeping with the traditional style of Syrah winemaking in Côte-Rôtie, we co-ferment with 8% Viognier, providing an additional soft aromatic essence to the wine. Barrel aged for 22 months in French and American oak with less than 400 cases produced. Ideal with traditional French dishes such as cassoulet and duck confit. Unfiltered.
750ml Bottle: $24.99
