Winery Black Sage Vineyard - Merlot

Winery Black Sage VineyardMerlot

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Merlot of Winery Black Sage Vineyard is a red wine from the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Black Sage Vineyard

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Black Sage Vineyard in the region of British Columbia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Merlot of Winery Black Sage Vineyard in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Black Sage Vineyard's Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.7°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Merlot - 2018
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Merlot - 2017
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 411110
Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Black Sage Vineyard are 2013, 2014, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Black Sage Vineyard

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This winery is part of the Constellation Brands.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Okanagan Valley in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Black Sage Vineyard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine British Columbia
In the top 400 of of Canada wines
In the top 200 of of Okanagan Valley wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Okanagan Valley

The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.


The wine region of British Columbia

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.

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The word of the wine: Pressing Rosé

A method of making rosé wine that consists of pressing the grapes directly after crushing and light skin maceration. The resulting wine is lively, light and pale.

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