From the southernmost vineyards in the Okanagan - right on the US border, where some of BC's biggest reds come from - this vintage is a little more muted. According to the Vintage Report by the winemaker, "temperatures from summer through fall were about long-term average but cooler than the past two years..."
For more information about Mission Hill and its wines, read this summary of my trip there last year.
Mission Hill SLC Select Lot Collection Syrah 2006. $39
Okanagan Valley, BC
Rich and fruity nose with ripe dark berry and plum fruit and a hint of spice. No pepper notes that I could detect. Fairly big on the palate, with good acidity and chalky tannins. The fruit’s a bit more muted than expected and there are notes of tobacco and a decent level of complexity with some earthiness too. Very nice smooth finish with the damson/plum fruit coming back and lingering. 88 points.
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