Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Benchmark Series Blue Terrace Vineyard NBO 2018

Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

From Township 7 Winery, North Bench Oliver, Blue Terrace Vineyard, NBO 2018 this is a fresh, lush and seductive red wine blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Rich on the nose with cherry liqueur, the wine is dry, full-bodied with a whack of cassis, blueberry, cedar brush spice, beautifully balanced acidity with structured, rich, fine-grained tannins. This is the winery’s best NBO yet!

Grapes were sourced from vines that thrive in the stony soils of the Blue Terrace Vineyard. These soils help to retain ground heat in the cool September and October evenings allowing grapes to ripen fully and evenly. The grapes were fermented over 16 days with remontage twice daily and the wine was barrel aged for 24 months in both French oak barriques and large cask. Elegant and beautifully crafted. Drink or hold until 2024. Tasted October 2021.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Beautiful! This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Oliver region of the Okanagan. Aromas of currant, blackberry, and purple plums, with some cedar smoke, and just a hint of warm spice. Full bodied, with moderate acidity and some young tannins that smooth out considerably with an hour or so of decanting. Flavour on the palate include ripe dark berry, a hint of mocha, and a warm, spicy finish. This wine is great now, but will likely age really well, I'd be excited to try it again in a few years, but for now, decant for 60 minutes and throw a steak on the grill.