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Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015 Wine Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Drink: 2016-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.9%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Black Hills Estate Winery

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

This is something special! This robust, savoury BC red wine is made from the Carmenere grape, more closely associated with Chile than the Okanagan Valley. However, this is a gorgeous expression of this varietal. Aromas of dark plum, bacon, smoke and cedar brush. Decant 1 hour. Perfect for grilled meats.

This Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015 was reviewed on June 15, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 380063
  • $50.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Gorgeous mouthfeel in this exceptional Okanagan Carmenere. Ruby red, 13% abv. Green pepper forward, with savoury herb, chewy cherry, hint of leather. Pair with Thai basil beef stir fry. Well done. Tasted 2015 vintage in May 2017 after decanting 2 h. 90 points. BespokeTastings
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Pronounced pepper, black plum, cassis, and graphite aromas upfront with a tangy mildly tannic mouthfeel and a lingering berry and spice flavours on the palate. Overall, a well-balanced wine with prominent pepper note and a is slightly pithy finish. Enjoy with grilled steak. Tasted May 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

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