2019 Nostalgia “Family Collection” Cab Sauv | 91pts

The Cab Sauv comes from Gina's dad's farm in Osoyoos, whose fence borders the US. This is as far South as you can go in the South Okanagan, and showcases the most sunshine and heat units to ripen the Cab Sauv. A little splash of Merlot and Malbec help round up this great wine. 2019 was known as a cooler vintage and you can feel it with a lower alcohol percentage (13%) and tighter structure. This wine spent 15 months in French and American oak, including 30% new barrels. 

On the nose, black cherry, black currant, tobacco, espresso coffee, and fresh sage. With seven years of age, the tannins have started to soften up, but the mid-palate is still lifted, a great signature of the 2019 vintage. Flavours of dark berries and cherries, dark cocoa, and lots of oak spice on the back-end. The finish is also highlighted by that classic charcoal-like sensation that I love with Cab Sauv. (Carl Boucher, July 29, 2026).

91 points, Carl's Wine Club

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92% Cab Sauv, 5%  Merlot, 3% Malbec

120 cases made.

Dry Wine | RS: 0.2g/L | 13.0% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2029

Pairings: wild mushroom risotto, grilled NY striploin