1999 vintage. Decanted and tasted after four hours. Medium/heavy body. Intense, dark color. Earthy, tannic nose. Plenty of grip and fruit and showing beautiful balance now. Not an Insignia fan but this was excellent and has plenty of quality time left. No rush to crush. 71% Cab, 21% Merlot, 6% PV, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Malbec. 3.5.24. — 9 months ago
Full bodied, fruity — 2 years ago
My favourite Okanagan Rose. Dry wine with a creamy feel. — 4 years ago
2000 vintage. Last tasted 9.25.23 (9.2) after 1.5 hours decanted. Popped and decanted this for lunch. Great fill and solid cork. Throwing a bit of sed but less than anticipated. Meh nose. Medium body initially. Started off on the rich side of the ledger but not plush. Had some smoothness afoot. Tasted after 45 mins open, 1.75 hours open and 8 hours open. First two were unspectacular. After lounging in the decanter 8 hours, wine had firmed up, thinned out, picked up plenty of secondary flavors and had that previously missing grip. If you're gonna open this during the holidays or anytime soon, do it very very early...otherwise, it'll be a total waste. Wine has miles to go. No rush to crush but just air it out in advance properly. 10.16.24. — a month ago
A little different from the Rosés I drink but pleasant. Soft on the palate with micro oxygenation. Blood orange, we’ll cook rhubarb, poached strawberries, orange & tangerine citrus blend, some white citrus, extremely soft powdery chalkiness, limestone marl, baguette crust, crush rocks, light red & pink florals ( roses), nice acid, well balanced finished fruit & earth. 80% Pinot 20% Chardonnay @ Compline Tasting Bar — 2 years ago
Wow...i f***king loved this. It split the table somewhat but I'm most definately a fan. Deep and luxurious with mouth coating tannins, dark berries and Vanilla. This goes on and on. 97 now but in 10, 15 or 20 years this wine will crush it. Fabulous display of wine making
(Extra point for one of the most attractive labels I've seen) — 3 years ago
Headline: “Yep that’s wine.”
A little more ‘watery’ and ‘grap-y’ than I think most would prefer, but very drinkable. — 2 months ago
Fun bottle on the nose and palette at a great price. Notes of minerals, gravel and spring water keep things interesting. — 9 months ago
2011 vintage and 100 % Okanagan Cabernet Franc.
Deep ruby red; impressive colour after 12 years.
Dried sweet raspberries, tobacco, sage .
and celery root on the nose.
Older dark fruit, tea, leather and garrigue. Tannins are smooth and acidity is still present and working well.
Owen Knowlton won Sommelier of the year in 2011 in British Columbia and was awarded the opportunity to make a wine with Okanagan Crush Pad…his choosing. 3 barrels…or 75 cases were made. Owen is a good friend and gifted me one of his last remaining bottles. — 2 years ago
Sally Neal
Had the 2022 vintage in November 2024. It didn’t disappoint. Thanks Crush in NYC for recommending it! — 2 days ago