Red
Mission Hill 2020 Oculus
"This is a blend of 49% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine was fermented with extended maceration in French oak and concrete tanks. It was aged 19 months in French oak. The wine begins with appealing aromas of cassis, spice and dark cherry. The long and silky tannins support flavours of dark fruits with a hint of chocolate. The finish is persistent. A tour de force! 100." - John Schreiner
Mission Hill 2016 Oculus
The 2016 harvest lasted 76 days and set records for being Mission Hill's and the Okanagan Valley's longest harvest ever. The lack of heatwaves in the summer kept sugar levels and phenolic maturity in sync so that ripening progressed slowly and predictably. Enjoy vivid, deep flavours, great acidity and excellent freshness. Vivid and fragrant, on the nose it’s a bouquet of dense black fruits, from currants to ripe blackberries, with a floral nuance. Layers of earthy character follows, with a cigar box and licorice complexity. The firm tannin structure lends itself to a long, rich and savoury finish.
Antinori Tignanello 2020
Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2020 is a benchmark Toscana IGT, made chiefly from Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Ripe cherry, blackberry, violet, tobacco, cedar and sweet spice rise from the glass, followed by a polished palate of dark fruit, cocoa and savoury herbs.
Concentrated yet energetic, it combines vivid acidity with fine-grained tannins and well-integrated oak. Long, refined and built to develop, it is a natural match for steak, lamb and richly flavoured Italian dishes.
