2020 Noble Ridge “Noble” Cabernet Merlot | 91pts

BC, VQA Okanagan Valley
50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot | Dry (0.9 g/L RS) | 14.0% ABV
91 pts Carl’s Wine Club

This fantastic Cab-Merlot blend delivers exceptional value at $28. With 24 months in oak barrels (85% French, 15% American, and 10% new oak), this wine is layered, approachable, and expressive.

The nose features dark cherry, cassis, liquorice, caramel, graphite, and violet. On the palate, flavours of dark cherry, menthol, black olive, clove, and brown sugar unfold. Ripe cassis and blackberry are complemented by chocolate, tobacco spice, and a lingering finish.

This wine is at its peak, showcasing the best characteristics of Okanagan red. (Carl Boucher, November 6, 2024)

Production: 390 cases
Food Pairing: Meat lover’s pizza, veal schnitzel
Drink: Now through 2028
Winery Price: $27.99 plus tax & deposit