2017 Upper Bench "Estate Grown" Merlot ribeye steak leather and forest floor

leather and forest floor

The texture is soft

55% Cabernet Franc

but tenacious

before a slight flinty and salty finish hit you discretely

2017 Upper Bench "Estate Grown" Merlot ribeye steak leather and forest floorAnother serious wine from the Estate Grown Series dedicated to showcasing small batch wines from the 7 acre home vineyard on the Naramata Bench. This refined Merlot has spent 21 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. The nose opens up with aromas of cassis and blackcurrant, quickly followed by notes of plum, licorice, balsamic, leather and dried herbs. The palate is modern and generous offering multiple layers of ripe dark fruits, ripe plum, dark