2020 A Portmanteau of Merit and Heritage
Produced by Licence Number: The Hatch (306225)
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Varietal: 43% Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 21%, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Jagger Rock – Similkameen (Merlot), Mama D – S. Okanagan (Cabernet Franc), Monarch West Bench – Osoyoos (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Winemaking: 31 months neutral oak
Nose: Green bell pepper, leather, stewed cherries, spice
Taste: u-pick strawberries with a little dirt in the bucket
Label TL;DR: “A Portmanteau of Merit and Heritage” - a nod to the origin of the term “Meritage.” This wine features label art entitled “An Honest Man is Hard to Find.” It’s an homage to Diogenes, the ancient philosopher who searched for truth and virtue in a corrupt world.
