Black Hills EstateNota Bene
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Nota Bene of the Black Hills Estate is in the top 10 of wines of Canada and in the top 10 of wines of Black Sage - Osoyoos.
Food and wine pairings with Nota Bene
Pairings that work perfectly with Nota Bene
Original food and wine pairings with Nota Bene
The Nota Bene of Black Hills Estate matches generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Details and technical informations about Black Hills Estate's Nota Bene.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nota Bene from Black Hills Estate are 2008, 2007, 2005, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Black Hills Estate
The Black Hills Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Black Sage - Osoyoos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Black Sage - Osoyoos
Sub-region of the Okanagan Valley in southern British Columbia (15 miles north of Osoyoos Lake, east bench at the tip of the Great Basin Desert, deep draining glaciolacustrine sandy soils, desert climate with hot days and cool nights). Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are the Bordeaux red signatures — concentrated, ripe dark fruits and fine tannins preserved by the diurnal range. Full Syrah and fresh Chardonnay in support.
The wine region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
The word of the wine: Foxé
An animal odor found in certain reduced or old wines, which are also said to fox, in reference to the fox.
