Sandhill Cabernet Merlot 2022

The 2022 Sandhill Cabernet Merlot is an approachable, smooth, and beautifully balanced Canadian red wine that showcases the distinct fruit-forward profile of the Okanagan Valley. It displays a deep ruby-red hue in the glass, lifting with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and black currant, layered with delicate undertones of sagebrush, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, and subtle cedar. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied blend is fruit-forward and structured, offering juicy flavours of black cherry, dark chocolate, and a hint of warm vanilla. Supported by soft, integrated tannins and a gentle food-friendly acidity, it glides into a clean, smooth finish highlighted by lingering notes of black tea and sweet baking spices.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, barbecued burgers, hearty beef stews, tomato-based pasta dishes, and semi-hard cheeses like aged Canadian cheddar or gouda.