A red Bordeaux-inspired blend from the Similkameen Valley, slightly west of the Okanagan. It's based on cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc and malbec. This is one chunky, smooth and crowd-pleasing experience, offering loads of sweet cassis and chocolate flavours as well as tangy cedar and tobacco for verve and balance. Ideal for rich red-meat dishes. Available direct, closdusoleil.ca.