Bordertown Merlot 2015

Bordertown Vineyards opened in May 2015. Founder Mohan Gill had been growing grapes in the Okanagan for more than 20 years before taking the plunge and transitioning to creating his own wine. Their portfolio includes Cabs Sauv and Franc, Syrah, Grüner Veltliner, Muscat and Chardonnay and is a marvellous window into the breadth of wine produced in the Okanagan. The 2015 Merlot is rich, lush and structured with juicy dark fruit, ripe blueberry, cherry, cassis, cocoa and earth. This will be great with grilled fare such as lamb burgers or ribs. (Vintages panel, July 2017)