Mission Hill Oculus
Red Wine, 750 mL
Country : | Canada |
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Region : | British Columbia |
Subregion : | Okanagan Valley |
Producer : | Mission Hill Family Estate |
Website : | www.missionhillwinery.com/ |
Alcohol : | 13.7 % |
Designation of origin : | Okanagan Valley |
Grape variety(ies) : | Merlot 51% Cabernet sauvignon 26% Cabernet franc 23% Petit verdot |
Color : | Red |
Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
Closure : | Cork |

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Tasting note
This dry and ruby coloured red showcases a complex nose releasing animal, woody, empyreumatic, spicy, fruity and vegetal scents. You will be charmed with this full-bodied wine revealing a broad texture, firm tannins and a long finish.
Aromas of blackberry, cherry and minerals. On the palate are toasty spice, chocolate and some earthiness. Full-bodied with very fine tannins and a long, seamless finish.
The 2009 Oculus has a medium ruby red colour and ripe, intense fruit on the nose, with notes of plum and dark berries. The smooth, toasted character of cocoa beans and chocolate is given by the subtle use of French oak that accompanies this wine's aroma while respecting the fruit and delivering complexity and warmth. The early palate is smooth but grows in volume and textural richness, while the wine finishes with a wonderful balance of structure, freshness and elegance.
The 2009 Oculus has a medium ruby red colour and ripe, intense fruit on the nose, with notes of plum and dark berries. The smooth, toasted character of cocoa beans and chocolate is given by the subtle use of French oak that accompanies this wine's aroma while respecting the fruit and delivering complexity and warmth. The early palate is smooth but grows in volume and textural richness, while the wine finishes with a wonderful balance of structure, freshness and elegance.