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Introducing Intersection Estate Winery

Ever wondered why wine lovers obsess over dirt?

Let’s go to the Golden Mile Slopes near Oliver, BC, home to Intersection Winery and Canada's only desert. Known for exceptional Rhône whites (perhaps the best Marsanne I have tasted from Canada, ever), cellar-worthy Riesling, and bold reds, including some of BC’s very best Merlot, this winery showcases the magic of terroir.

Now more on that dirt.

Their Silica and Alluvia Merlots are a masterclass in how soil transforms wine. Same vineyard, same varietal, same winemaker, same harvest date—yet completely different wines, all thanks to the dirt on two sides of the vineyard!

Of course, all the wines from Intersection are terroir-driven, and a great intro to the Golden Mile Slopes VQA Sub-Geographical Indicator.

I rated these beauties 90 to 94 points, and we have access to back vintages and exclusive releases.

Don’t miss out! Get them delivered with FREE, temperature-controlled shipping for orders of $299+ until January 13th!

Cheers,

Carl

Intersection

Six Bottle Intersection Discovery Pack 🔥 90-93+ points

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Six wines that showcase what we love most about Intersection, all from the 2021 vintage! Click any bottle below or keep scrolling for the full tasting notes.

2021 Intersection "Alluvia" Unfiltered Merlot 🔥 93+pts

2021 Intersection "Silica" Unfiltered Merlot | 92pts

2021 Intersection "Milepost" Merlot | 91+pts

2021 Intersection Riesling | 90+pts

2021 Intersection Viognier-Marsanne | 91pts

2021 Intersection “Mile’s Edge” | 90pts

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Four Bottle Intersection Collector Pack 🔥 91 to 94 points

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Four very rare bottles that give you a glimpse into how well Intersection wines can age. While ready to drink, these wines still have room in the curve for cellaring as well. 

2013 Intersection “Appassimento” Unfiltered Merlot | 91pts

2014 Intersection “Axiom”  🔥 94pts 🔥 Exclusive Release

2020 Intersection “Axiom” 🔥 93+pts

2021 Intersection “Small Lot” Marsanne 🔥 92+pts

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Shipping for less than $299: $15 BC AB | $25 SK MB ON QC | $35 NB NS NL PE NT YK

Intersection uses ATS temperature controlled courier. Canada Post available for PO boxes or by request.

We anticipate wines to ship by January 14th, and arrive between January 16-31.

YES you can choose your own mix of wines! Prices are the GST Holiday prices.

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2021 Intersection "Alluvia" Unfiltered Merlot 🔥 93+pts

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  • 93.5pts
  • BC Okanagan Valley VQA Golden Mile Slopes
  • 100% Merlot

 It’s hard to believe that this is the twin brother of the 2021 Silica Merlot! Same vintage, same vineyard, same harvest date, same oak treatment, same winemaker. Different results. This wine is very fascinating! Despite the 15.2% alcohol, this wine feels much lighter on it’s feet, much lengthier, and much more complex than the 2021 Silica. The grapes for this wine and the Silica are harvested from two sides of the same vineyard, with very different soil composition. While Silica provides a New World profile, Alluvia reminds me much more of the Old World. On the nose, stunning aromas of black cherry, black currants, black licorice, wet forest floor, and herbal notes. The palate reflects the aromas with the addition of sweet tobacco leaves, charcoal like sensations on the finish, and long and lingering white pepper. The oak is very well integrated here, and I believe that the aging potential is a little greater than the Silica counterpart. This is really, really, really, really good…ouf!! (Carl Boucher, January 2, 2025). 285 cases made.

Pairings: veal shank, jambalaya or spicy Spanish sausages

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2021 Intersection "Silica" Unfiltered Merlot | 92pts

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  • 92pts
  • BC Okanagan Valley VQA Golden Mile Slopes
  • 100% Merlot

Terroir lovers, take note! Silica is the brother to Alluvia, two Merlots made by Intersection showcasing two sides of the same vineyard. The soils on the Silica side of the vineyard are sandier, while the Alluvia soils are rockier. For 2021, Silica displays a New World profile with big and bold fruits and expressive tannins. Fermented in tanks for 4 weeks, this wine was transferred to French oak barrels for a lengthy 18 months, highlighted with 30% new barriques. The nose is black cherry, blackberry, cassis, blueberry jam, mocha and tobacco. The palate is round, expressive, and muscular, offering notes of dark fruits like blackberry, black cherry, and black cherry compote, and a bit of dark licorice. The finish is sticky, satisfying, and lingers with a good mix of cloves, black and white pepper, and a little hint of mint. Silica will most likely reach it’s prime before Alluvia for the 2021 vintage. (Carl Boucher, January 2, 2025). 285 cases made.

Pairings: prime rib, slow roasted lamb shoulder

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The Winery Story

Founded in 2009, Intersection Estate Winery was built on a clear vision: to uncover the region’s finest potential and create wines that truly reflect the unique attributes of the Okanagan Valley. With a steadfast commitment to hands-on farming, the winery focuses on producing wines that capture the essence of their distinctive terroir on their 10 acre estate vineyard.

At Intersection, the vineyard itself guides every decision. This philosophy has resulted in a carefully curated portfolio of wines, each one a genuine expression of its season, soil, and the winery’s accumulated expertise. Every bottle showcases the dedication to crafting wines of exceptional quality and authenticity, offering a true taste of place.

About the Winemaker

Hailing from Grimsby, Ontario, Melissa Smits has carved out a remarkable path in the wine industry. Her journey began in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where she studied at Niagara College and honed her skills at Henry of Pelham.

Driven by a passion for winemaking, Smits ventured across the globe, participating in harvests in New Zealand, Australia, and Penticton, BC. Eventually, she settled in Oliver, taking on the role of crew boss at Burrowing Owl.

Now at Intersection Winery, Smits thrives as both head winemaker and vineyard manager. She relishes the opportunity to innovate and craft unconventional wines, contributing to the winery’s growing acclaim for its distinctive offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this work?

Carl's Wine Club is Canada's first pan-Canadian, direct-to-consumer wine club.

Being a member of the wine club is FREE and you have access to our informative emails and our live virtual events with Carl to learn more about Canadian wineries.

We feature a different Canadian winery every 1-2 weeks with a specially curated mix of wines. You choose if and how much wine to purchase, with winery direct pricing and shipping deals.

Is the order page secure?

Yes, absolutely! We use a secure website and order page, with all credit card information processed by a PCI-compliant payment processor and bank-grade SSL encryption of your data.

What size bottles will I receive?

All bottles are 750ml (standard wine bottles) unless otherwise noted. There may be a different size bottle for instance for Magnums at 1.5L or smaller bottles for Ice Wines.

How does shipping work?

Shipping of wines is done from the featured winery directly, unless you're ordering a 'Mystery Pack' or other limited edition pack. Shipping is available to Canadian locations only. Shipping is usually completed by Courier, however Canada Post is used for rural or remote locations. You will receive a tracking number from the winery or courier system. Someone over the legal drinking age must be present at the time of delivery and provide ID to the delivery driver (this is a legal requirement). Please do your best to ensure that an adult is available to receive the order on the anticipated delivery date.

What if there is a problem with my order?

Both Carl's Wine Club and the featured winery will be more than happy to assist you and ensure that we find a suitable solution! Please us at carl@carlswineclub.com or 587-899-8249. Thank you!

What is VIP and VIP Unlimited?

By completing your first order of a featured winery's tasting pack, you will be invited to be a VIP member. You will receive access to our VIP Facebook Group and be the first to know about exclusive collector opportunities. 

You can also upgrade to our VIP Unlimited membership and get free shipping on all orders (of 6+ wines from a single winery) and many more perks! Click here to learn more about VIP Membership Upgrades.