Viticultural advancement, climate changes and winemaking talent by Rob Van Westen are all reflected in this Platinum-winning Right Bank Bordeaux-inspired blend of Merlot (47%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Malbec (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) and Petit Verdot. It’s the 12th vintage for his Roman 5 blend, dating to 2007, with the plantings of Petit Verdot and Malbec — and most of the … [Read more...] about Van Westen Vineyards 2020 V Red Wine, Naramata Bench $40
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2017 Blue Terrace Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $27
Andrew Peller alum Mary McDermott's remarkably expressive work with Sauvignon Blanc begins in the southern Okanagan Valley of British Columbia at Blue Terrace Vineyard near the town of Oliver. She made this pick at 22 Brix on Sept. 22. (Harvest for the two lots for her regular Sauvignon Blanc program came a week before and a week later.) For this reserve, she managed seven … [Read more...] about Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2017 Blue Terrace Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $27