On the nose, the wine offers a nice complexity, depth, varied and pure aromas. On the first nose, it expresses very subtle tertiary notes of forest floor, fallen leaves and a fine touch of truffle in the background. The second nose offers a spiciness and delicate notes of torrefaction. It expresses aromas of liquorice, cumin,…
The nose is elegant with some concentration. Its intensity is all in control and there is accuracy in its freshness and in its depth. His power is voluptuous. We perceive notes of camphor, crushed blackberries and small notes of fleshy black berries associated with a touch of cornflower and blue berries as well as a…
The nose is elegant, aromatic, delicate with a nice very fine but powerful and finely tight grain. This wine deserves to be decanted to expand and take its place. There are notes of creamy blackberries, gray pepper and small notes of roasted red berries associated with touches of wild black berries, fresh tobacco, graphite, a…
Nice delicate and elegant nose with a certain subtlety in its power and in its richness. Airiness accompanies notes of bright blackberries, black pepper and small notes of bright blue berries, crushed currants associated with touches of cornflower, lilies and hints of sweet spices, blond tobacco and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity with a…
Flagship wine of LaStella, Maestoso is epitome of the orchestra, the highest peak of the Crescendo. Sourced from Lumeno Vineyard in Osoyoos Lake District & La Feuille d’Or on the Golden Mile, this wine is very dense-colored, almost pitch-black. It’s generous and powerful in style. It’s opulent, with complex notes of brambleberry, forest floor, dark…
Single vineyard Merlot expression, from vines that are franc de Pied (Pie Franco) on the east bench of Osoyoos’ Le Faucon vineyard and its distinct sandy, white silica soils. This 2017 is quite expressive with a deeply aromatic nose and a firm structure. Dark-fruitted aromas are joined with aromatic herbs. The tannins are granulous, and…
Equinoxe is the flagship Syrah of Le Vieux Pin. The 2018 Équinoxe Syrah is a fruit grown in various sub-appellations in the South Okanagan Valley. This cuvée is meant to combine elements of both old world and new world styles. It’s a bold and ripe expression of Syrah, with powerful, intense aromas of red &…
Cuvée Violette’s aim is to showcase the elegance potential of Syrah in the Valley, and has succeeded this goal tremendously. All aspects of this wine are intricately laced, from the very accurate & complex cherry, cracked peppercorn, plum, sage, and violet notes to the masterly polished tannins and structure. This is a truly elegant and…
When talking with Shane Munn, he mentioned “”Pinot likes to grow in beautiful places.” Naramata bench graceful landscape and parceled land surely applies to this. This is a textured, bold and pure expression with a velvet-like mouthfeel. Sowing earthy tones and very mature fruit, and clove, this wine shows its true strength in its memorably…
The cool Simes site is actually Pinot Noir dominant using clones. Fresh and appealing, this wine has finely-detailed aromas of cherry-fruit, underbrush and cedar, along with plum, savory herbs and baking spice. The palate is medium bodied, rich and firm in an effortless way.