Winery Founder's Creek - Merlot

Winery Founder's CreekMerlot

3.7
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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 Founder's Creek is a red wine from the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Founder's Creek

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Founder's Creek in the region of British Columbia is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Merlot of Winery Founder's Creek in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Founder's Creek's Merlot.

Grape varieties
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

Merlot - 2018
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
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: 3.311100
Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Okanagan Valley wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Founder's Creek are 2013, 2017, 2015, 2018 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Founder's Creek

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Okanagan Valley in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Founder's Creek is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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 850 of of Canada wines
In the top 400 of of Okanagan Valley wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 90000 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: Hygrometry

Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.

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