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2021 Intersection "Alluvia" Unfiltered Merlot 🔥 93+pts
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
- 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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Six Bottle Intersection Discovery Pack 🔥 90-93+ points
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Four Bottle Intersection Collector Pack 🔥 91 to 94 points
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2021 Intersection "Alluvia" Unfiltered Merlot 🔥 93+pts
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2021 Intersection "Silica" Unfiltered Merlot | 92pts
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Tax Holiday2021 Intersection "Milepost" Merlot | 91+pts
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Tax Holiday2021 Intersection “Mile’s Edge” | 90pts
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Tax Holiday2021 Intersection Viognier-Marsanne | 91pts
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Tax Holiday2021 Intersection Riesling | 90+pts
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Tax Holiday2021 Intersection “Small Lot” Marsanne 🔥 92+pts
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2013 Intersection “Appassimento” Unfiltered Merlot | 91pts
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2014 Intersection “Axiom” 🔥 94pts 🔥 Exclusive Release
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Tax Holiday2020 Intersection “Axiom” 🔥 93+pts
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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.