2025 Cabernet Merlot

Sourced from select vineyards across the South Okanagan, including Anarchist Mountain, Pheasant Run, Rabbit Brush, and Nunes. The fruit was hand-harvested, 100% whole berry fermented, and matured for 6 months in seasoned French oak barriques, emphasizing purity, gentle extraction, and supple texture. Bright and expressive with lifted aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and crunchy cherry, layered with a touch of soft spice. Light and refined on the palate, this Cabernet Merlot is crafted in a more elegant style, showcasing a softer, more nuanced expression of the variety. The tannins are soft and velvety, while fresh acidity brings lift and energy. Juicy and vibrant, with a crunchy red fruit profile, the wine carries a natural suppleness through the mid-palate into a clean, lifted finish. A distinctive and increasingly rare expression of Okanagan red wine. After significant losses across recent vintages, including much of the 2023 Merlot and the broader challenges of 2024, this wine stands as a fresh and vibrant alternative to the heavier, oak-driven styles often associated with the category. Crafted to be approachable and versatile, it pairs effortlessly across a wide range of dishes while remaining an easy, refreshing sipper—especially in the warmer months. pH 3.59  TA 6.56 g/L  RS 3.25 g/L  Alcohol 14.2% We produced 1100 cases.