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Okanagan Crush Pad 'Narrative' Merlot~Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Earthy, textural, fresh.
The Okanagan Crush Pad was opened in 2011 as a home for OCP's own label and as a custom crush for other small labels who were in need of winery facilities.
Today they have four in-house labels including Narrative, which was named to tell the story of what is most exciting about the Okanagan Valley: geological and climatic diversity in a wine region that spans 120km from north to south...
This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc shows a deep earthiness; dusty plums and peppery spices, cocoa nibs and tobacco, sea salt sprinkled on red currents. The palate is fresh but has that same distinct rustic character with black fruit, espresso, chocolate and toasted spice; the tannins are textural.
A red for roasted meats, hearty soups or stews and hard cheeses.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged


©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2020-12-04 19:16:40.0

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