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Oculus (Imperial 6L) 2020 Mission Hill Family Estate
Oculus Imperial 6L
Canada's first 100-point red: the ultimate expression of the Okanagan Valley.
Mission Hill's flagship, first made in 1997 as "the ultimate expression of the Okanagan Valley". John Schreiner awarded the 2020 vintage 100 points, making it the first Canadian red wine to reach that score. Its name comes from the oculus that brings the only natural light into the estate's underground barrel cellar, blasted out of volcanic rock. After optical sorting, the wine is fermented in French oak and concrete, aged for 19 months in French oak and rested about two years in bottle before release. Merlot brings rich red and blue fruit; Cabernet Franc adds a subtle herbal complexity, Cabernet Sauvignon supports the length and Petit Verdot the structure.
Item code
20R5631I
Producer
Mission Hill Family Estate
Type
Red
Region
British Columbia
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
Vintage
2020
Grape varieties
49% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol
14.0%
Volume
6000ml
Serving temperature
17–18°C
Recommended glass
Bordeaux glass (large)
Tasting note
Rich flavours of red and blue fruits from Merlot. Cabernet Franc provides a subtle herbaceous undertone that enriches the wine's complexity; Cabernet Sauvignon supports its length and Petit Verdot its structure. With age, dark chocolate, violets and baking spice emerge.
Food pairing
Roast beef fillet with truffle sauce Roast lamb Grilled venison Aged hard cheeses