220 . CHECKMATE OPENING GAMBIT MERLOT 2014 BC - CANADA
Elegant aromas of black currant and black cherry , with creamy undertones and floral notes . A charming palate rich with dark fruits and supple tannins fill the mouth , leaving subtle notes of spice on the lingering finish .
Salim Lalani Value : $ 95
221 . MISSION HILL QUATRAIN 2014 BC - CANADA
The 2014 Quatrain is highlighted by dark cherry , violet , dark plums and baking spice . This full-bodied and dense red is incredibly well balanced with fine tannin , elegant structure and a lengthy finish .
Kevin and Shelley Kruk Value : $ 90
222 . PAINTED ROCK ESTATE GROWN RED ICON 2013 BC - CANADA
Tobacco , cranberry , ash , peppery nose with cassis , savoury , light vanilla , black olive and light meaty notes . The attack is fresh and round , the palate elegant and dry with well-managed rounded tannins . The flavours are spicy with a strong savoury , dried herb , tobacco leaf , cranberry , sour cherry notes mixed with smoky , vanilla and a hint of orange peel flavours . Finish is quite dry with a structured tannin Bordelais finish . The blend is a promising 33 / 29 / 21 / 12 / 5 mix of merlot , cabernet franc , petit verdot malbec and cabernet sauvignon . Drink now .
Wang Family Value : $ 86
223 . MISSION HILL QUATRAIN 2016 BC - CANADA
Quatrain is the Bordeaux blend with some syrah in it . The mix is a 34 / 31 / 28 / 7 blend of syrah , merlot , cabernet franc , and cabernet sauvignon . On the palate , it is rich and peppery with a big blueberry , bramble palate flecked with licorice and savoury desert scrub notes in the finish . Best of all is the texture , allowing the wine to slip around your palate effortlessly . Hold five years or drink now with roast lamb , lamb osso buco , or a favourite steak cut .
Zhao Family Value : $ 80
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