Desert Hills EstateProprietor's Reserve Mirage
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Proprietor's Reserve Mirage of Desert Hills Estate in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Desert Hills Estate's Proprietor's Reserve Mirage.
Discover the grape variety: Mauzac Noir
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and supple palate, with simple aromas of red fruit (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. An airy profile with light colour, very rare. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few confidential plots within Gaillac AOC and Limoux AOC. A dark-skinned mutation of Mauzac Blanc, an indigenous French variety from the South-West studied for its genetic interest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Proprietor's Reserve Mirage from Desert Hills Estate are 2005, 0, 2008, 2006
Informations about the Desert Hills Estate
The Desert Hills Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
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: Raw
A term whose meaning varies according to the region (terroir or estate), but which everywhere contains the idea of identifying a wine with a specific place of production.
