Quails' Gate
Okanagan Valley Old Vines Foch
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Mother of God. Full bodied is inadequate. A little jammy, more than a little earthy, smoky. Awesome with a sharp cheese - at least it would be if I had any.
Mother of God. Full bodied is inadequate. A little jammy, more than a little earthy, smoky. Awesome with a sharp cheese - at least it would be if I had any.
1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2016
One of my favourite reds. Like an old world wine but not too heavy and no distinct tannins that are overpowering. Great with beef. Quail's Gate winery is beautiful - spectacular setting with friendly knowledgeable staff. The restaurant menu and service great. Weather permitting sit outside and "drink" it all in! Chef stopped by our table with fresh picked strawberries still warm from the sun which were delicious - a real table side treat! They also grow their own herbs. This winery is in the Top 10 in the Okanagan for sure!
One of my favourite reds. Like an old world wine but not too heavy and no distinct tannins that are overpowering. Great with beef. Quail's Gate winery is beautiful - spectacular setting with friendly knowledgeable staff. The restaurant menu and service great. Weather permitting sit outside and "drink" it all in! Chef stopped by our table with fresh picked strawberries still warm from the sun which were delicious - a real table side treat! They also grow their own herbs. This winery is in the Top 10 in the Okanagan for sure!
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
A Marechal Foch from BC’s Okanagan Valley. Marechol Foch is a hybrid grape that is particularly resistant to cold which led to wide range planting in Canada. BUT generally as a cheap plonk wine to be made in quantity.
This winery here, however, is considered the one that has mastered Marechal Foch. And this wine is SO good. Big jammy blackberry flavour for days.
A Marechal Foch from BC’s Okanagan Valley. Marechol Foch is a hybrid grape that is particularly resistant to cold which led to wide range planting in Canada. BUT generally as a cheap plonk wine to be made in quantity.
This winery here, however, is considered the one that has mastered Marechal Foch. And this wine is SO good. Big jammy blackberry flavour for days.
Leather, barnyard funk, plum, black cherry, liquorice. Reminds me of a Pinotage. Will likely love it or hate it. Big and bold
Leather, barnyard funk, plum, black cherry, liquorice. Reminds me of a Pinotage. Will likely love it or hate it. Big and bold
Apr 30th, 2022
Little sweetness with the balance of acidity. Good evening wine.
Little sweetness with the balance of acidity. Good evening wine.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Chega a lembrar um pouco de malbec. Pouco alcoólico, mas encorpado, excelente cheiro de carvalho, gosto mais adstringente. Excelente combinação. Apesar de ser mais encorpado, é bem fácil de beber. Cor entre um cabernet e um pinot noir. Precisa respirar antes.
Chega a lembrar um pouco de malbec. Pouco alcoólico, mas encorpado, excelente cheiro de carvalho, gosto mais adstringente. Excelente combinação. Apesar de ser mais encorpado, é bem fácil de beber. Cor entre um cabernet e um pinot noir. Precisa respirar antes.
Sep 22nd, 2019
Would recommend pairing with spicy dishes, or as a full bodied desert red. Notes of dark cherry, charred oak. Not bad for an old foch!
Would recommend pairing with spicy dishes, or as a full bodied desert red. Notes of dark cherry, charred oak. Not bad for an old foch!
Sep 16th, 2019
Great value. Tastes like it should cost more.
Great value. Tastes like it should cost more.
Dec 31st, 2017
Coffee grounds on the nose, an opaque, dark plum colour with a palate that starts with notes of chocolate, violets, subtle black cherry and finishes with a lingering toasted oak & cola. Outstanding.
Coffee grounds on the nose, an opaque, dark plum colour with a palate that starts with notes of chocolate, violets, subtle black cherry and finishes with a lingering toasted oak & cola. Outstanding.
Dec 1st, 2017