Mythology Vineyard
We were proud to feature Mythology Vineyard in June 2023.
Winemaker Mark Simpson sources premium grapes from the best regions in the south Okanagan and Similkameen to craft a unique collection of beautiful wines that display big, robust flavours, impeccable character, pure varietal integrity and quality.
Wines included in your package:
Enthusiast Red & White: 2018 Mythology Melodious, 2017 Mythology Syrah
Enthusiast Red Only: 2017 Mythology Syrah, 2018 Mythology Petit Verdot
Enthusiast White Only: 2018 Mythology Melodious, 2020 Mythology Viognier
Expert Red & White: 2020 Mythology Viognier, 2018 Mythology Petit Verdot, 2018 Mythology Harmonious
Expert Red Only: 2017 Mythology Syrah, 2018 Mythology Petit Verdot, 2018 Mythology Merlot
Expert White Only: 2018 Mythology Melodious, 2020 Mythology Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon, 2021 Mythology Pinot Gris
Master Red & White: 2018 Mythology Melodious, 2020 Mythology Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon, 2021 Mythology Pinot Gris, 2017 Mythology Syrah, 2018 Mythology Petit Verdot, 2018 Mythology Merlot
Master Red Only: 2017 Mythology Syrah, 2018 Mythology Petit Verdot, 2018 Mythology Merlot, 2018 Mythology Cabernet Franc, 2018 Mythology Harmonious, 2018 Mythology Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
MELODIOUS, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Viognier (49.8%), Roussanne (25.6%), Muscat (24.6%)
Vineyard: Pentage Vineyard, Penticton; Kozler Vineyard, Naramata; Kismet Vineyard, Oliver
Alcohol: 12.6%
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 131
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Spicy, orange blossom nose with a thread of minerality.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, juicy, lychee and tangerine flavours with a lingering rose petal finish.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now.
Food Pairing: Grilled sheet pan paella, Buffalo chicken salad with ranch dressing, pulled pork sliders with coleslaw, General Tso’s tossed cauliflower, and baked Brie with apricot jam.
SYRAH, 2017
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Kismet Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.8%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 175
Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, toasty, mulberry nose with oak spice and a note of rose petal.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, fleshy and elegant blackberry and mulberry flavours with fresh acidity. Beautifully balanced. Juicy on the palate with a long finish.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1 – 2 years.
Food Pairing: Smoky cedar-planked burger with jalapeño-cilantro mayo, lemon and five-spice barbecued chicken, spicy lentil tahini wrap, yogurt-marinated lamb kebabs with lemon butter, and barbecued ribs with cucumber tomato salad.
VIOGNIER, 2020
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard: Kozier Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.3%
Residual Sugar: 5.35 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 88
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, beautifully balanced flavours of mango, lemon, and peach with mouth-watering acidity.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now. Great aperitif wine!
Food Pairing: Fish skewers with basil chimichurri, BBQ-lime chicken wings, ginger-pork wontons, red pepper and ricotta primavera, and ratatouille.
PETIT VERDOT, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Petit Verdot
Vineyard: East Bench Vineyard, Osoyoos
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 84
Appearance: Deep ruby-purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, plum nose with evident oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, sour cherry and cranberry flavours carried on lively acidity to a firm finish of mellow tannins.
Quality: 89 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+. Can be opened now, but will reward cellaring for 1–2 years.
Food Pairing: Garlic-braised short ribs with red wine sauce, ossobuco, lamb and potato pot pie, butternut squash and black bean enchiladas, and Cajun-roasted pork loin.
SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON, 2020
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc (64%), Sémillon (36%)
Vineyard: Kismet Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.7%
Residual Sugar: 3.82 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 177
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Grassy, green plum and lanolin on the nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced, gooseberry and green pineapple flavours. Reminiscent of a white Bordeaux. Lovely mouth-feel.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2024.
Food Pairing: Spinach and artichoke orzo with chicken, seafood boil with potatoes and corn on the cob, chili-lime mushroom tacos, butter and herb-baked oysters, and savoury cheese danish with raspberries.
HARMONIOUS, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (34.1%), Petit Verdot (25.6%), Merlot (17%), Syrah (12.8%), Malbec (5.7%), Cabernet Franc (4.8%)
Vineyard: Bordertown Vineyard, Osoyoos; Herrera Vineyard, Keremeos; Kismet Vineyard, Oliver; East Bench Vineyard, Osoyoos
Alcohol: 13.8%
Residual Sugar: 2.88 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 192
Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, red berry and dark chocolate notes on the nose with vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted savoury red and black fruit flavours. Well-balanced and harmonious use of oak.
Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Hold 1 –2 years for optimal expression.
Food Pairing: Plum and cider duck pot roast, venison stew, baked tomatoes with mozzarella, parmesan and basil, sirloin steak with garlic butter, and smoked gouda and roasted red pepper grilled cheese sandwiches.
PINOT GRIS, 2021
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Pinot Gris (93%), Muscat (7%)
Vineyard: Bordertown Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.3%
Residual Sugar: 5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 108
Appearance: Bright. Golden straw colour.
Nose: A lovely bouquet of white flowers, kumquat, nectarine, orange, and hints of peach and lemon-lime.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Fruit-forward flavours of golden delicious apple, tropical fruit, peach pit, and melon.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Nashville hot ‘n’ fried chicken sandwich, fresh mozzarella and basil on caprese toasts, chicken and shrimp kabobs with summer vegetables, crab-encrusted halibut with chili cream sauce, and pork shoulder with pineapple and sesame broccoli.
MERLOT, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Bordertown Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.4%
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 89
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Garnet-ruby colour.
Nose: Bold aromas of strawberry fruit compote, earthy, savoury green herbs, and a hint of menthol.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Black cherry, plum, black tea, savoury green herbs, and hints of black licorice and pepper spice. Smooth tannins with a balanced finish.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Pizza with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and arugula, spiced pork and mango tacos, cumin and black pepper-crusted filet mignon, scalloped potatoes with onion and gruyere, and honey glazed pepper chicken.
CABERNET FRANC, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Similkameen Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Herrera Family Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.6%
Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 141
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Ruby colour.
Nose: A complex bouquet of dark cherry, plum, blackcurrant, sage, and pepper spice.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Flavours of black cherry, dark raspberry, blackberry, savoury green herbs, and black pepper. Well-balanced with fine tannins.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Charcuterie with goat cheese and prosciutto, bangers and mash with onion gravy, veal parmesan, cauliflower gnocchi caprese, and sheet pan-smoked paprika chicken.
PINOT NOIR, 2018
Mythology Vineyard, Okanagan Valley Buy this wineGeographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Rama Ridge Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.6%
Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 210
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Light garnet core.
Nose: Fragrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry, plum, savoury green herbs and hints of pepper spice.
Palate: Medium acid, medium+ tannin, medium body. Dry with cassis, plum, licorice, black tea, and baking spice notes. Well-balanced with firm tannins.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Pulled pork shepherd’s pie, chicken alfredo with grilled peaches, baby back ribs with tamarind glaze, spaghetti with pecorino and fresh tomatoes, and beef bourguignon.