Tertre Rouge, our blend of Cabernet Franc (62.5%) and Merlot (37.5%) is named after the evocative corner of the Le Mans racing circuit in France, where perfect driver balance and finesse are key to a clean exit leading onto one of the longest straightaways in motor racing. Much like this corner requires the hand of an experienced driver; our wine will perform best after time in the cellar.
This is a single vineyard wine from Turtle Rock Farms above the Naramata Bench. Carefully tended by the Britton family, this stunning property has perfect conditions for long slow ripening of Cabernet Franc and Merlot producing fantastic flavour and tannin ripeness while keeping brightness and balance. The 2011 vintage is the first year of working with this property and shows great promise. Plenty of Cabernet Franc brambly fruit and sarsaparilla balance out with soft and generous Merlot and a tremendously long finish.