Perched above Lake Osoyoos near the Crowsnest Highway, New Zealand-trained founding winemaker Chris Tolley and Christian Scagnetti continue to wow critics for their brilliance with varieties that many consumers are unfamiliar with. Malbec is among those. Theirs offers intense tones of purple fruit — black currant and blueberry — along with violets, age-worthy tannins and a finish of cocoa. Qualifying award: All Canadian Wine Championships (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 95 points
Production: 513 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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