Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Merlot

An early pioneer in the Okanagan Valley, today, Mission Hill Family Estate encompasses a broad spectrum of vineyard estates with more than 30 diverse microclimates. This Reserve Merlot was grown on two Mission Hill estate vineyards - Black Sage Bench in Oliver, and Osoyoos. Black Sage Bench is an incredibly diverse vineyard with more than 60 different individual blocks, producing an amazing array of premium quality fruit. Osoyoos, the region’s most southern area, is comprised of arid bench-lands that benefit from the lake’s effect providing the region with more than 200 frost-free days. This warm climate allows the Bordeaux varietals to completely ripen for full flavour. Full-bodied and well structured, this wine is introduced with elegant notes of wild blackberry and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is rich with ripe dark fruits, refined tannins and a persistent finish.