Single Vineyard Collection
2018 Hidden Valley Vineyard Merlot
Tucked behind the winery, the bowl-shaped Hidden Valley vineyard is a beautifully warm site that produces ripe fruit of deep flavour and rich tannin. Aromas of black raspberry, clove and licorice are echoed on the palate, finishing with a supple mouthfeel. So fun to taste and compare with our Gjoa’s Vineyard Merlot and Dickinson Vineyard Merlot!
About this wine
Hand harvested and sorted was fermented from the very low-yielding (2.2 tons per acre) southwest facing block in Hidden Valley after a moderately warm, but long growing season. A 14 day cold soak, then controlled fermentation were followed by extended maceration (28 days total), malolactic fermentation in oak, and a further 12 months barrel maturation in French oak (28% new).
“… first-class merlot from start to finish. The nose is so fragrant and inviting, drawing you toward the glass with its savoury red fruit and mineral notes. Warm, rich and plummy with glossy satin tannins on the long, rich palate seasoned with tobacco and mint. More Euro than New World, or maybe just mid-valley Naramata Bench. Stock up – the price is right and this will age effortlessly. ” 92 Points – Anthony Gismondi
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Region
- British Columbia
- Appellation
- Naramata Bench
- Vintage
- 2018
- Harvest Date
- October 17, 2014
- Vineyard
- Hidden Valley
- Grape Variety
- 100% Merlot
- Fermentation
- 14 day cold soak, 28 day skin contact
- Élevage
- 12 months in French oak (28% new)
- Cases Produced
- 168
- Cellaring
- Enjoy now or cellar through 2026
- Alcohol
- 14%