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Showing posts with label Cachet Wines. Show all posts

Stag's Hollow Winery 2010 Cachet No. 03 - 93+pts

Stag's Hollow Winery 2010 Cachet No. 03 (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability
: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $49.99
Alcohol: 14%
Production: 55 cases
Date Tasted: September 13th, 2013

Tasting Notes: First tasted at an April event where a proud proprietor (@SimplyPinot) was happy to explain the wine's unexpected origin due to a fortuitous forklift accident resulting in a blend of 49% Tempranillo, 43% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is pure delight with loads of sweet, smoky fruit aromas and fragrant perfume notes; a truly sexy developing bouquet. The palate is fluid, medium-plus bodied, yet intense and powerful with layers of ripe plum and blackberry fruit mixed with exotic spices and savoury characters. The finish is long and balanced and beckons your continued attention.

This is a memorable, one-off blend, worthy of the Cachet designation, that is ready to go now, yet, should also enjoy a long life in your cellar with further integration and development. Drink now-2018.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

On a side note: Was awarded a well-deserved 2013 Lieutenant Governor Award earlier this year.

Stag's Hollow Winery 2009 Cachet No. 02 - 92pts

Stag's Hollow Winery 2009 Cachet No. 02 (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability
: Sold-out
Cost: $49.99 (original release price)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 40 cases
Date Tasted: September 13th, 2013

Tasting Notes: Feels a little like infanticide to open this beautiful Grenache-Syrah blend (with small amounts of Viognier and Marsanne) this early in its development, though, with proper decanting the gorgeous, feminine nose of crushed violets, potpourri, dried cranberry, spiced oak and sweet red fruit comes to life. The complex and intense palate needs more time in the bottle for the rich red fruit, savoury characters, bright berry acidity and fine tannin elements will meld together further and evolve as expected. Drink 2015-2019.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca