COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Mission Hill Family Estate
REGION
Okanagan Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Reserve Meritage by Mission Hill Family Estate is a red wine from the Okanagan Valley, Canada, produced in 2021. This Meritage blend is crafted from a combination of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and potentially Petit Verdot, sourced from the Oliver and Osoyoos regions. Mission Hill Family Estate is a prominent winery in British Columbia, known for its commitment to quality and its architecturally significant estate. The 2021 vintage is distinguished by its youthful structure and potential for long-term aging, reflecting the optimal ripening conditions of the Okanagan's warmer southern areas for these classic Bordeaux varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Meritage is a proprietary term for a blended wine, often inspired by Bordeaux varietals.
Fact 02
The grapes for this wine come from the warmest, most southern parts of the Okanagan.
Fact 03
This wine is designed for cellaring, with a peak drinking window extending several years.
Fact 04
Mission Hill's winery is an architectural landmark in the Okanagan Valley.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Reserve Meritage is a classic Bordeaux-style blend produced by Mission Hill Family Estate in the Okanagan Valley. The grapes are sourced from the warm, southern sub-regions of Oliver and Osoyoos. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, though specific details are not provided. The wine is then aged for 14-16 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, a process designed to build complexity and refine its structure. This careful winemaking aims to create a Meritage that is both expressive of its origin and capable of significant aging.
