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Winemaker’s CUT
We were proud to feature Winemaker’s CUT in May 2022.
Like a director’s cut, an edited version of a film that represents the director’s unique point of view, Winemaker’s CUT is influenced by the winemaker and their unique styling/blending of an Okanagan wine.
The grapes that shape CUT wines are hand-harvested at Deadman Lake Vineyard just south of Oliver, BC. With utmost respect to nature, while honoring traditional winemaking methods, sustainable farming, and a zero pesticides policy with low sulphur use, CUT wines develop naturally and express characteristics indicative of this unique Okanagan vineyard.
Tasting Notes
![2019 Bohemian Blanc](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2019-Bohemian-Blanc-e1650296533363.png)
BOHEMIAN BLANC, 2019
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc (70%), Semillon (30%)
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard & Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 300
Appearance: Straw colour.
Nose: Spicy, minerally, vanilla, toasty, melon nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry, grapefruit and green melon flavours with bracing acidity.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now or through 2023.
Critic Rating: 89 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Seafood and potato stew, butter and herb-baked oysters, spicy chicken pasta with a white wine cream sauce, watermelon salad with feta and cucumber, and cedar plank-smoked salmon.
![2019 Bohemian Rouge](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2019-bohemian-rouge-e1650296661775.png)
BOHEMIAN ROUGE, 2019
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Petit Verdot (10%)
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard & Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 600
Appearance: Purple-ruby colour.
Nose: Spicy, cedary, tobacco, white pepper, toasty, blueberry bouquet with a floral top note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, fresh, juicy redcurrant and plum flavours with well-integrated oak and mouth-watering acidity.
Quality: Outstanding. Drinking well now, but will develop with a year in bottle.
Critic Rating: 90 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Barbecued pulled pork with curtido salad, pasta primavera, potato and gorgonzola white pizza on garlic bread crust, Époisses cheese and apple tart with lardons, and rib-eye steak with red wine jus.
![2020 Bohemian Riesling](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BohemianRiesling-e1650296683328.png)
BOHEMIAN RIESLING, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 11%
Residual Sugar: 7.8 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 500
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Minerally, lightly honeyed and floral nose of grapefruit with a touch of petrol.
Palate: Light- to medium-bodied, off-dry, honey and peach flavours with balancing lemony acidity.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or hold 2 – 3 years.
Critic Rating: 90 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Orange crème brûlée, Cajun-style barbequed shrimp on a bed of rice, butternut squash and chickpea curry, garlic and parmesan-roasted sweet potatoes, and apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
![BOHO Zen](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/boho-zen-e1650296692174.png)
BOHO ZEN, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Syrah (50%), Merlot (50%)
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard & Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 700
Appearance: Deep purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, vanilla, blackberry with oak spice.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, juicy, ripe blackberry and blueberry flavours. Well-balanced and well-integrated oak.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now, but will improve with 1 – 2 years cellaring.
Critic Rating: 90 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Smoked pork back ribs with grilled tomatoes, penne with roasted red peppers and goat cheese, crispy Cheddar and bacon potatoes, pan-seared sirloin steak with garlic butter, and barbequed veggies and beef skewers.
![Sauvignon Blanc](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SauvignonBlanc-e1650296705372.png)
SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2021
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 5.8 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 450
Appearance: Bright, light straw in colour.
Nose: Cut grass, green peach with a touch of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, round on the palate with green plum and gooseberry flavours. Lovely mouth-feel.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or through 2023.
Critic Rating: 90 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Honey balsamic-roasted Brussels sprouts, salmon clam chowder, guacamole and tortilla chips, crab cakes with herbed potatoes, and passion fruit mousse.
![2020 Bohemian Cabernet Franc](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bohemian-Cab-Franc-e1650296716351.png)
BOHEMIAN CABERNET FRANC, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard & Quails Wayside Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 420
Appearance: Purple-ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, blueberry nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, juicy, blueberry and plum flavours with oak spice. Firmly structured with ripe tannins. A well-balanced wine. Fine rich mouth-feel ending on powdery tannins.
Quality: Outstanding. Can be opened now but will become more integrated with 2 – 3 years cellaring.
Critic Rating: 91 – 92 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Black pepper beef stir fry, filet mignon with peach-mango-cilantro sauce, meat lover’s pizza, goat cheese-stuffed bell peppers drizzled with rosemary olive oil, and grilled vegetable wraps.
![Gruner Veltliner](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GrunerVeltliner-e1650296728955.png)
GRÜNER VELTLINER, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200
Appearance: Clear, bright. Pale straw colour.
Nose: Tropical fruit, peach, pear, red apple, white flowers, honeyed note.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Peach, pear, green apple, lemon, hint of vanilla with just a touch of baking spice.
Quality: 90 points. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Asparagus and smoked ham linguini in a light cream sauce, lamb curry with coconut rice, chicken tortilla soup with roasted corn garnish, dragon roll sushi, and black cod with grilled artichokes and chickpeas.
![2020 Bohemian Merlot](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BohemianMerlot-e1650296737595.png)
BOHEMIAN MERLOT, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Chahal vineyard, Oliver and Harfman Vineyard, Osoyoos
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 280
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Deep ruby-purple colour.
Nose: Violets, dark cherry, black raspberry, plum, licorice, savoury green herbs.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Black cherry, plum, green pepper, licorice, dark chocolate, hint of pepper spice.
Quality: 90 – 91 points. Outstanding. Decant well and enjoy now or hold 1 – 2 years.
Food Pairing: Roasted pork tenderloin with blackberry sauce, grilled portabella mushrooms with pecorino cheese, cheddar-stuffed burgers with fried shallots, rib-eye steak with herb butter and charred bell peppers, and decadent chocolate cake.
![Muscat Canelli](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MuscatCanelli-e1650296747435.png)
MUSCAT CANELLI, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Muscat Canelli
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard, Oliver, B.C. & Slow Vineyard, Naramata, B.C.
Alcohol: 10.5%
Residual Sugar: 14 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 400
Appearance: Clear, bright. Light straw colour.
Nose: Tropical fruit, lychee, tangerine, and a floral note.
Palate: Medium acid, light body. Off-dry. Tropical fruit, red apple, peach, orange, honey, hint of lemon citrus.
Quality: 90 points. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Bacon and spinach quiche, turkey on a bed of butternut squash risotto, avocado and tomato salad with EVOO and balsamic, smoked ham bruschetta, and Buffalo chicken bites with blue cheese dip.
![2020 Bohemian Cabernet Sauvignon](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bohemian-Cab-Sauv-e1650296756347.png)
BOHEMIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Quails Wayside Vineyard
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 250
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby colour.
Nose: Green pepper, plum, dark berry fruit, sweet green herbs.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Plum, blueberry, blackberry, green pepper, savoury green herbs, vanilla, hints of earth and baking spice.
Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Decant well and enjoy now or hold 2 – 3 years.
Food Pairing: Fried tofu with spicy ginger-sesame sauce, pan-roasted veal chops with a cabernet jus, spinach and artichoke dip with baked pitas, green pepper and mushroom pizza, and hazelnut cheesecake.
![2020 Musette](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2020-Musette-e1650296766454.png)
MUSETTE, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc (85%), Riesling (10%), Muscat (5%)
Vineyard: Various Oliver vineyards
Alcohol: 10%
Residual Sugar: 9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 500
Appearance: Clear. Bright. Pale gold colour. Light effervescent bubbles.
Nose: Green apple, peach, pear, orange, pineapple, white floral note.
Palate: Medium acid, light body. Lightly effervescent. Just off-dry. Peach, red apple, pear, lemon, lime zest, honeyed note.
Quality: 91 points. Outstanding. A well-balanced, delightful bubbly.
Food Pairing: Scalloped potatoes with rosemary and lemon, garlic-butter lobster skillet, brie mac and cheese, spicy fish tacos with fruit salsa, and cream cheese pasta bake.
![2020 Bohemian Pinot Noir](https://wineclub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bohemian-Pinot-Noir-e1650296774578.png)
BOHEMIAN PINOT NOIR, 2020
Winemaker's CUT, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Various Oliver and Osoyoos vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 350
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Pale ruby colour.
Nose: Cherry, strawberry, raspberry, earthy, savoury green herbs.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Red cherry, raspberry, red licorice, savoury green herbs, hints of earth and sweet spice. Well balanced with fine tannins.
Quality: 90 points. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Duck confit with orange sauce, chicken Vesuvio with mushrooms, venison and cream cheese-stuffed crescent rolls, prosciutto pasta carbonara, and chocolate-covered strawberries.