Description
Established back in 1993, Poplar Grove was one of 5 wineries on the Naramata bench. Like a few other BC wineries, Poplar Grove benefits from consultant Alain Sutre from Bordeaux, who has upped the game for BC reds. The 2018 vintage was noted for early flooding of the lakes, a hot dry summer, then a wet September, then a beautiful autumn to finish things off nicely. Uniquely the PG red style is elegance and age-ability.Some of it is the blend here of 89% Merlot, smatterings of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It also the farming of the grapes and wine production. Ultimately it is the belief that serious wines can be approachable at any time. Look for red fruit notes, savory Okanagan flavours of sage, some oak complexities and supple yet firm tannins. Cellaring enjoyment through 2030.
