Cassini Cellars 2018 Malbec - 91pts

Cassini Cellars 2018 Malbec (Golden Mile Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC 

Availability: Direct from the winery here upon release
Cost: $40
Alcohol: 14.8%
Production: 200 cases
Date Tasted: November 20th, 2021

Tasting Notes: An impressive, textured Malbec with a nice blend of ripe, dark berry fruit and meaty, savoury notes of spicy tobacco, sweet tar and leather. Look for flavours of menthol and pencil shavings on the kirsch-kissed, uber-long finish where robust, refined tannins linger to the next sip.

Best to let this beautiful beast sit for another year prior to opening. Drink early-2022-2026.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2021 IconWines.ca

Cassini Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc - 91pts

Cassini Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Sold out at the winery. Winery site here
Cost: $40 + taxes
Alcohol: 15.3%

Production: 275 cases
Date Tasted: November 12th, 2021

Tasting Notes: Cabernet Franc is always a stand-out variety in Cassini's portfolio of 'big reds'. This single-vineyard release shows off the winery's touch with the Bordeaux grape allowing its innate funkiness and seductive aromatics to shine. Look for trademark menthol and eucalyptus aromas and flavours to be supported by a plethora of blue fruit, tobacco, toasted oak, spices and savoury characters on the generous, expressive nose and the well-balanced, pleasantly textured palate. Ready to go now, with decanting. Drink 2022-2027.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2021 IconWines.ca

Cassini Cellars 2018 Merlot - 91pts

Cassini Cellars 2018 Merlot (Golden Mile Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC 

Availability: Direct from winery here 
Cost: $TBD
Alcohol: 15.4%
Date Tasted: November 8th, 2021

Tasting Notes: A dark and brooding Merlot with a masculine, film noir profile of dark fruit,     black menthol smoke, kirsch, sweet tar and subtle, seductive spice - a nose to appreciate, patiently. The palate is dry with good balance thanks to uber-refined, yet, grippy tannins and a long, long finish with lingering smoky-goodness. 

Ready to go now, enjoy this sexy beast with your special someone as an after-dinner treat, paired with fine, dark chocolate. Drink 2021-2028.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2021 IconWines.ca