Prospect Winery

The Ganton and Larsen Prospect Winery is a tribute to the Okanagan Valley’s rich and colourful history, geography and incredible wines. The wines pay homage to the Ganton and Larsen families; original and longstanding land-owning partners of the winery. The grapes are sourced from vineyards all across the Okanagan Valley, allowing for diversity, consistency and distinctiveness. Each varietal features a gem; a historical place, figure, animal or item from the Okanagan Valley, commemorated by original artwork from local Okanagan artists.

2007 Merlot Cabernet

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Vintage Report

Spring and summer conditions saw exemplary Okanagan weather with an excellent start to the season for budburst and flowering. Careful vineyard management with intensive pruning and thinning for smaller crops yielded high quality grape clusters. Harvest began September 6th and lasted through November 1st, for the table wines. The onset of cool fall evenings and warm days produced whites with exceptional crisp freshness and reds with well balanced tannin and sugar maturation.

Tasting Notes

Our 2007 Merlot Cabernet is rich and bright. Supple red berry and cherry aromas combine nicely with good structure, medium tannin and weight, and a generous finish.

Food Pairing Notes

Excellent when paired with roasted meats and some Asian dishes. Try pairing this Merlot Cabernet with roasted chicken, pan-grilled halibut, spicy pad-thai as well as a variety of aged cheeses.

Winemaker’s Notes

51% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc
13.5% Alc. | Dry | T.A. 6.2 g/l | 750 mL
Oaked: Aged in American and French oak for 14 months
Harvest: October & November2007
Vineyards: Oliver, Osoyoos & Naramata