Black Market 'Unsanctioned Series' Cabernet Sauvignon
Only three barrels were made of this Cabernet Sauvignon! It displays a rich, plush, juicy and modern profile from a vintage where heat units were plentiful. Grape source is from a trusted grower on the “Golden Mile” in Oliver, in the South Okanagan. This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, pencil lead and fresh sage screams classic Pacific North West Cabernet. The palate is luscious and bold in texture, with medium acidity and soft and smooth tannins (already!). The flavours are black fruit dominant. For instance, black cherry and black berry, with a robust mid-palate of expresso coffee. The finish highlights a very noticeable saline component, mingled with clove and freshly cracked black pepper.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage(s) | 2021 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Only three barrels were made of this Cabernet Sauvignon! It displays a rich, plush, juicy and modern profile from a vintage where heat units were plentiful. Grape source is from a trusted grower on the “Golden Mile” in Oliver, in the South Okanagan. This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, pencil lead and fresh sage screams classic Pacific North West Cabernet. The palate is luscious and bold in texture, with medium acidity and soft and smooth tannins (already!). The flavours are black fruit dominant. For instance, black cherry and black berry, with a robust mid-palate of expresso coffee. The finish highlights a very noticeable saline component, mingled with clove and freshly cracked black pepper.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
| Producer | Black Market Wine Co |
| Vintage(s) | 2021 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.3% |
| Product Code | B020R00521 |
| UPC | 626990319535 |
| Inventory | In Stock (37) |
Tasting notes
Fruit aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and cassis followed by a hint of cedar. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and full-bodied with bright acidity, silky tannins and an extremely long finish. On the palate, the entry is juicy and bright with flavours of blackberry, cherry, currant with savoury notes of espresso and tobacco leaf.
Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats.
Cellaring
Enjoy through 2035
Only three barrels were made of this Cabernet Sauvignon! It displays a rich, plush, juicy and modern profile from a vintage where heat units were plentiful. Grape source is from a trusted grower on the “Golden Mile” in Oliver, in the South Okanagan. This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, pencil lead and fresh sage screams classic Pacific North West Cabernet. The palate is luscious and bold in texture, with medium acidity and soft and smooth tannins (already!). The flavours are black fruit dominant. For instance, black cherry and black berry, with a robust mid-palate of expresso coffee. The finish highlights a very noticeable saline component, mingled with clove and freshly cracked black pepper.
Appellation
BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Vinification
(1.6g/L RS) | 13.3% ABV This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels.
Production Amount
900Producer Description
Inspired artisan wines, hand-crafted in the Heart of Wine Country.
Situated on a bench overlooking Skaha Lake in picturesque Kaleden, BC, Garagistes Rob Hammersley and Michelle Shewchuk are crafting distinctive small-lot wines. In addition to Conviction Ridge Vineyard, their organically farmed estate property, the other vineyards from which they source their grapes are responsibly and sustainably farmed by growers who care as much about quality as they do.
Fueled by passion | Driven by perfection | Unconstrained by Tradition.
For many years while still living in Calgary, Rob and Michelle would travel to the Okanagan in search of the small boutique wines that weren’t available in the Alberta market. Inevitably, they would fill their car with cases and cases of amazing wines…and “smuggle” them back across the border to share with family and friends ("smuggled' since Canada's archaic alcohol laws make it technically illegal to carry wine across provincial boundaries!). They became known as the Wine Black Marketeers, so when they set up their own winery, choosing the name was easy!
Today they are crafting beautiful small batch wines that reflect some of the best varieties of the Okanagan as well as some suprising rarer grapes that make for a distinctive portfolio!
Rob Hammersley – Owner | Winemaker
- The Day Job: I’m a winegrower, tending to our small vineyard in the picturesque town of Kaleden in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia and hand-crafting distinctive small-batch wines.
- The “Old” Job: A former senior corporate finance and strategy professional in the power and utilities industry.
- The Facts: Viticulture and Enology Certificates from Washington State University. WSET Level 3 certified. Cycling and hockey enthusiast. Hockey and ringette coach.
Michelle Shewchuk – Owner
- The Day Job: Flies the friendly skies as a flight attendant with an international airline.
- The “Side” Job: Co-conspirator of Black Market Wine Co. Voice of reason, sounding board and fresh palate.
- The Facts: WSET Level 2 certified. Mother of 3 (4, if you include Rob). I run…a lot.
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Only three barrels were made of this Cabernet Sauvignon! It displays a rich, plush, juicy and modern profile from a vintage where heat units were plentiful. Grape source is from a trusted grower on the “Golden Mile” in Oliver, in the South Okanagan. This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, pencil lead and fresh sage screams classic Pacific North West Cabernet. The palate is luscious and bold in texture, with medium acidity and soft and smooth tannins (already!). The flavours are black fruit dominant. For instance, black cherry and black berry, with a robust mid-palate of expresso coffee. The finish highlights a very noticeable saline component, mingled with clove and freshly cracked black pepper.
Only three barrels were made of this Cabernet Sauvignon! It displays a rich, plush, juicy and modern profile from a vintage where heat units were plentiful. Grape source is from a trusted grower on the “Golden Mile” in Oliver, in the South Okanagan. This wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels including 40% new barrels. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, pencil lead and fresh sage screams classic Pacific North West Cabernet. The palate is luscious and bold in texture, with medium acidity and soft and smooth tannins (already!). The flavours are black fruit dominant. For instance, black cherry and black berry, with a robust mid-palate of expresso coffee. The finish highlights a very noticeable saline component, mingled with clove and freshly cracked black pepper.