2021 A Portmanteau of Merit and Heritage

Varietal: 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot

Vineyard: Jagger Rock - Similkameen Valley (Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon) Mama D - Oliver (Merlot)

Winemaking: 40 months mostly American

Nose: Black licorice, black plums, 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.