Silent Partner Cabernet Franc - Red Barn at Jagged Rock
Very good quality, well balanced, it’s like a classic, tasteful, well-produced burlesque show. Vogue.
Drink now, may improve with 3-5 years of cellaring. I would love to see how the flavours will evolve with the tannins it has.
Red Icon 2018, Penticton, BC - Painted Rock Estate Winery
Tasted on National Wine & Cheese day. Always offers great value even at its price point so I felt it’s fitting as the wine choice of the day.
Silent Bishop Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: It’s a quiet and restrained intellectual, need time to understand its sophisticated self.
Opening Gambit Merlot 2015, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Bright medium ruby colour with a purple hue, bright, ripe, and fresh aromas with lots of black fruit and floral nose and a suggestive complexity.
Black Rook Merlot 2014, Oliver, BC - Checkmate Artisanal Winery
First Impression: Bright ruby colour with a purple hue, evanescence nose of rose and black cherry.