Mission Hill Family Estate
Reserve Okanagan Valley Merlot
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Gastronomic wine, full bodied, tannins are quite abrasive. Dark fruit predominant on the palette.
Gastronomic wine, full bodied, tannins are quite abrasive. Dark fruit predominant on the palette.
Jun 4th, 2023
We had the 2014 Vintage on 8/15-16/22. A fruit forward and full bodied wine. Smooth, no real tannins. Blackberry, plum and spice on the palate. Black fruit, and cigar box on the bouquet. Exceeded expectations
We had the 2014 Vintage on 8/15-16/22. A fruit forward and full bodied wine. Smooth, no real tannins. Blackberry, plum and spice on the palate. Black fruit, and cigar box on the bouquet. Exceeded expectations
Aug 17th, 2022
When in the Great White North, one eats poutine and Alberta beef and drinks bold reds from the Okanagan Valley recommended by the friendly cashier. Brings to mind Columbia Valley Merlot, but on steroids in terms of the concentration of the color and intensity of the tannins (rustic, dusty), flavors and aromas reflecting the high, dry dessert UV intensity and long growing season sunlight hours (still light here in Canmore after 10pm). More dark fruit (blackberry, black currant, black plum—some raisened/craisen notes, but mostly ripe and fresh) and herbal character (menthol, thyme, resin) than I normally find in Merlot that makes this wine really intriguing and distinctive. I think I’ll have a second glass…
When in the Great White North, one eats poutine and Alberta beef and drinks bold reds from the Okanagan Valley recommended by the friendly cashier. Brings to mind Columbia Valley Merlot, but on steroids in terms of the concentration of the color and intensity of the tannins (rustic, dusty), flavors and aromas reflecting the high, dry dessert UV intensity and long growing season sunlight hours (still light here in Canmore after 10pm). More dark fruit (blackberry, black currant, black plum—some raisened/craisen notes, but mostly ripe and fresh) and herbal character (menthol, thyme, resin) than I normally find in Merlot that makes this wine really intriguing and distinctive. I think I’ll have a second glass…
Jul 16th, 2022mission hills merlot
2018, tasted 2020
pale red, thin legs med body med tannins
subtle aromas dark fruits, woody spices
tasted raspberries strawberries plum
mission hills merlot
2018, tasted 2020
pale red, thin legs med body med tannins
subtle aromas dark fruits, woody spices
tasted raspberries strawberries plum
Great wine, I really liked it. Has it all, you can’t get much more out of merlot.
Great wine, I really liked it. Has it all, you can’t get much more out of merlot.
May 7th, 2020
While not usually a big fan of Merlot I will definitely but this again. Totally enjoyable.
While not usually a big fan of Merlot I will definitely but this again. Totally enjoyable.
Nov 20th, 2019
Always balanced, always smooth and always good.
Cheers 🍷🇨🇦
Always balanced, always smooth and always good.
Cheers 🍷🇨🇦
Big smooth Okanagan Merlot, great aromatics, full mouthfeel finishing with long velvet legs. Goes down real easy. 14.8% alc/vol. Cheers 🍷🇨🇦
Big smooth Okanagan Merlot, great aromatics, full mouthfeel finishing with long velvet legs. Goes down real easy. 14.8% alc/vol. Cheers 🍷🇨🇦
Apr 6th, 2019