Osoyoos Larose

Okanagan Valley Merlot Blend

9.0213 ratings
8.920 pro ratings
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Happy birthday, Dido! 83 is worth a great bottle and this delivers.
Mature full ruby color. Nose of forest floor, crushed red fruits. Palate feel and in mouth aromas feel more old world, savory, dusty, and with structure below the flesh.

Happy birthday, Dido! 83 is worth a great bottle and this delivers.
Mature full ruby color. Nose of forest floor, crushed red fruits. Palate feel and in mouth aromas feel more old world, savory, dusty, and with structure below the flesh.

Sep 13th, 2020
Ron R
9.0

Perfectly described by Christopher Johnson in an earlier note. Lots of underbrush and forest floor. Relaxed palate of redwood, fern, and hints of licorice. More acid than tannins, but that’s ok. Canadian, and well done!

Perfectly described by Christopher Johnson in an earlier note. Lots of underbrush and forest floor. Relaxed palate of redwood, fern, and hints of licorice. More acid than tannins, but that’s ok. Canadian, and well done!

May 26th, 2018
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

@OsoyoosLarose Red Blend. Incredible. Dried black fruits. Cassis. Forest floor. Leather. Seriously sets a standard for Southern Okanagan reds. #wbc13

@OsoyoosLarose Red Blend. Incredible. Dried black fruits. Cassis. Forest floor. Leather. Seriously sets a standard for Southern Okanagan reds. #wbc13

2 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2013
Christopher A. Weed

Director of Operations/Wine Specialist Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.0

Osoyoos Larose 2002. Beautifully, classically rendered Bordeaux blend from the Okanagan Valley, still very young. This is an ambitious partnership between local firm Vincor and Château Gruaud-Larose.

Osoyoos Larose 2002. Beautifully, classically rendered Bordeaux blend from the Okanagan Valley, still very young. This is an ambitious partnership between local firm Vincor and Château Gruaud-Larose.

Sep 26th, 2015
Christopher Johnson

Cool climate Bordeaux blend. Fresh forest floor.

Cool climate Bordeaux blend. Fresh forest floor.

Aug 22nd, 2015
Anthony Bozzano

Right bank on the West Coast. BC has serious potential for traditional Bordeaux enthusiasts.

Right bank on the West Coast. BC has serious potential for traditional Bordeaux enthusiasts.

Apr 21st, 2015
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Great nose filled with a big amount of cherry, some violets and fennel. A "big" canadian wine with great structure that should age very well.

Great nose filled with a big amount of cherry, some violets and fennel. A "big" canadian wine with great structure that should age very well.

Feb 10th, 2015
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

2003 Osoyoos Larose Merlot Blend, #Okanagan Valley, #BCwine, #Canada. A tasting of great #Bordeaux always needs a good North American wine to round out the mix. An intoxicating nose of black cherry, plum and cassis with notes of desert safe dancing about the palate. Firm & refined with long , lush finish. #wine #sommelier #osoyoos

2003 Osoyoos Larose Merlot Blend, #Okanagan Valley, #BCwine, #Canada. A tasting of great #Bordeaux always needs a good North American wine to round out the mix. An intoxicating nose of black cherry, plum and cassis with notes of desert safe dancing about the palate. Firm & refined with long , lush finish. #wine #sommelier #osoyoos

Oct 26th, 2014
Wineshout 💀

The nose is there led by bodacious cherry but nowhere near ready to drink. Loads of potential.

The nose is there led by bodacious cherry but nowhere near ready to drink. Loads of potential.

Aug 31st, 2014
Carol Howard

Another late post from bday dinner - surprisingly good quality with little expectation

Another late post from bday dinner - surprisingly good quality with little expectation

Aug 5th, 2014