2019 Black Market “The Syndicate”
BC VQA, Okanagan Valley
41% Merlot, 31% Cab Franc, 20% Petit Verdot, 8% Cab Sauv
94pts Carl’s Wine Club
WOW… the 2019 vintage is an absolute winner! The Syndicate is the Flagship wine of Black Market and this shows all the potential that you can expect from a top Meritage. This vintage is powerful and muscular. The nose is appealing and fresh with aromas of sweet cherry, vanilla, fresh thyme, cedar box and graphite. The palate opens up with ripe blackberry, black cherry, sweet cassis and a nice wave of vanilla to make the whole first step approachable. The mid-palate brings chewy tobacco, black tea, dark chocolate, flinty minerality and also loads of complexity and intricacy. The finish is absolutely spectacular with incredible spice (mostly white pepper and clove at the moment) length and complexity. It’s hard to find a better wine at this price point.
225 cases produced.
Food pairing: roast beef, hearty beef stew
Drink between 2024 and 2029
Winery price: $35 | $40.35 incl. tax/dep