Winery Crowsnest VineyardsSimilkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot

Red wine of Similkameen Valley of British Columbia of Canada

3.1

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Crowsnest Vineyards is a red wine from the region of Similkameen Valley of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot from the Winery Crowsnest Vineyards

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Crowsnest Vineyards in the region of British Columbia is a with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Food and wine pairings with Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot

Pairings that work perfectly with Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot

Original food and wine pairings with Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot

The Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot of Winery Crowsnest Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, rack of lamb in a salt crust or paupiettes in a casserole with cream.

Details and technical informations about Winery Crowsnest Vineyards's Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot.

Winery

Winery Crowsnest Vineyards

Grape varieties

Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

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

Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot - 2014

In the top 100 of of Similkameen Valley wines

Average rating: 3.2

The best vintages of Similkameen Valley Family Reserve Merlot from Winery Crowsnest Vineyards are 2014

Informations about the Winery Crowsnest Vineyards

The winery offers 10 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Similkameen Valley in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Crowsnest Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Similkameen Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of Canada wines

In the top 6000 of of Similkameen Valley wines

In the top 650000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Similkameen Valley

The wine region of Similkameen Valley is located in the region of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos du Soleil or the Domaine Orofino produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Similkameen Valley are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Similkameen Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

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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