Gold Hill Winery 2016 Grand Vin (Golden Mile Slope) Okanagan Valley - BC
Availability: Direct from winery hereCost: $65 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.4%
Date Tasted: October 6th, 2022
Tasting Notes: Marketed as the winery's 'flagship wine', the Grand Vin is meant to represent Gold Hill's highest achievement in winemaking but sometimes the individual parts shine brighter than the whole and that is the case with this Meritage blend when compared to some of their single-varietal bottlings of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Overall, there's lots to like from the layers of red and dark berry fruit on the nose and palate to the lovely, smokey notes that show throughout. Palate sweetness is mostly balanced by the plentiful, wild berry acidity and the dusty, fine tannins, but not entirely. Lacking complexity and longevity for the price point, this wine has already peaked and should be consumed by 2023. Drink now.
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Hi Liam, been following you for quite some time and very much enjoy your notes and reviews. Gold Hill is one of our favourites and they have got something special going on with their reds especially their aging program we don’t see often in BC. Very knowledgeable and personal and friendly people.
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