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Long Harvest with an excellent yield

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The 2017 harvest, lasting 66 days, was one of extremes. The harvest started later than anticipated, with a cool, wet spring. However, a record-breaking dry spell followed in July and August, with temperatures well above seasonal norms. This warm, dry summer resulted in a crop of small, concentrated berries that should produce wines of exceptional depth and intensity. The harvest concluded on October 30, yielding a crop reminiscent of the incredible 2009 vintage.


All that effort from the Osoyoos (54%) and Oliver (46%) vineyards came a lovely medium Merlot that is quite fruit forward.  15 months in oak certainly contributes to the fullness.


Thick, local lamb chops, with lots of rosemary, made an ideal pairing.


MISSION HILL – RESERVE MERLOT 2018

$24.99  regularly $26.99

13.5% alcohol

UPC: 00776545995117

BC VQA Merlot Mission Hill

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