Cedar Creek Cabernet Merlot 2020

Cedar Creek's two southern Okanagan estate vineyard properties comprise 60 acres at two distinct sites to the north and south of Osoyoos. Haynes Creek, to the south, is a hot and sandy vineyard where in the summer the heat is powerful, and the grapes that are grown there provide a ripe, rich, pure fruit fullness to the blend. But just 10 minutes north, at Desert Ridge, the days are slightly cooler, the soil stonier, and the resulting fruit more structured with earthy, leafy, and herbal characteristics. The two distinct site differences are reconciled in this rich blend.

Perfumed florals and tobacco leaves on the nose follow through to the palate. The dark fruits, cassis and medium tannins make this a nice food wine.