Cameron Etezadi

9.2

Beautiful port which is more Merlot forward than brandy forward. Ripe fruit and caramel notes. — 7 months ago

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.3

Ripe blackberries, cherries, black plums with herbal notes of sage and bay leaf, black pepper, anise. Dark chocolate and cedar with high tannins round this out. This will age nicely. — 4 years ago

Tanya Koob

10

Very oaky — 5 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.2

Black currant here with maybe a powderier and softer structure than I remember in other vintages. That said, this is such a great wine year after year. If you enjoy it, try getting your hands on their Vulture which is 100% Cab Franc for a similar expression without the merlot to mellow it. — 6 years ago

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Steven Beishuizen

9.1

The whites from Van Westen are often overlooked under the shadow of their excellent reds. This grigio is excellent though. This wine is real and without gimmicks. That almost makes it an exception for Pinot Gris in Naramata. Genuine and well made. A very nice glass of wine with the mineral, lemon, and sage in perfect balance. — 7 years ago

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Shawn Thompson

9.2

The grapes for this Bordeaux style come exclusively from Black Sage Bench vineyards. It’s an elegant blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot that deliver a well balanced wine resplendent in notes of blackberry, plum, pepper and chocolate. Softer tannins add to the elegance. An excellently crafted wine. — 7 years ago

Randall White

9.5

Good tannin, cherry, cassis — 9 years ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2020 vintage.
Desperation Hill vineyard was planted in 2008.
Pommard, 115, 667, 777 and 828 Pinot clones were imported from Dijon, France to plant the vineyard.
Raspberries and tobacco on the nose.
Ripe black cherries, morel mushrooms and West Coast forest floor earthiness with layers of silkiness on the finish. 2020 vintage won gold medal at Winealign 2022 National Wine Awards. — 3 years ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

2017 vintage.
95 % Syrah and 5 % Viognier co-ferment then 20 months barrel ageing.
Violets, dark fruit and black olives on the nose.
Bold and complex with ripe black berries, dark plums, sage and savoury qualities.
Really well balanced for being this young.
Northern Rhone in style yet the wine maker, Dominic McCosker, is Aussie.
And he is a super relaxed guy. — 4 years ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

Nope, nope, nope….
This is Tetre Rouge. 2018
52%Merlot and 48 % Cab Franc
Single vineyard from Turtle Rock Farms with whole cluster ferment.
Aged 20 months in 34 % new oak.
Dark ripe fruit with black cherry.
Black berries, herbs, cassis and smooth tannins but with acidity and a fresh finish. — 5 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of intense lingonberry jam, ripe raspberries, ripe black currant, ripe blackberry, earth, heady potpourri, subtle vanilla and baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium silky tannins, alcohol listed at medium but tasted pretty hot to me, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, flavors very ripe and concentrated , but quite elegant, outstanding — 6 years ago

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.1

Stewed red fruit, white pepper and leather on the nose. Spicy with black pepper and chocolate on the palate. Smooth tannins. Fabulous wine that’s ready to drink now or cellar for a few years. — 7 years ago

Catherine Leith

9.9

15 barrels of classic Cabernet seven year old grown on black Sage Road and Oliver meets the smooth and Rich Merlot from a Vineyard in Osoyoos. A tribute to the Bordeaux wines of France, with rich full, flavors. Well aged, notes of blackberries and earth. Medium-bodied, soft tannins. — 8 years ago

Scott Kusalik

9.3

Wonderful food wine. Nice acidity, great balance with some honeycomb notes — 3 years ago

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.0

Ripe black fruits, some blackberry jam, floral notes and pepper on the nose and palate. Impressive wine as I had no idea what to expect from this winery. — 4 years ago

Wayne McFarlane

9.0

Delicious, easy drinking Merlot/Syrah blend. Wish I had bought more! — 5 years ago

AJ Doell

9.4

Peachy and soft. Beautifully done — 5 years ago

P A

9.0

One of the Okanagan best from an excellent vineyard and vintage. Presents a velvety mouth feel with a smooth vanilla finish. The perfect evening treat after a day #wfh. Cheers and be safe and healthy to all my Delectable friends 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦 — 6 years ago

Mike Wolf

9.2

Black Hills 2016 Nota Bene. Will be happy for another 10 or more years in the cellar. Sage, tobacco, blackberry... Awesome. — 8 years ago

Michael B

9.2

Serendipity is located on the Naramata bench in BC, producing several high quality lines. This one is no exception, absolutely delicious! Dark burgundy colour, almost black. Medium bodied. Tasteful dark fruit, plums, and cassis. Well blended and structured as you would expect. — 8 years ago