Road 13 2020 5th Element Red

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

This is a big Bordeaux blend that needs time to mature. A blend of six grapes: 47% Merlot, 19% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little Syrah and Petit Verdot. It was aged for 18 months in oak, and has aromas and flavours of dark fruits with chalky tannins.

Rated: Superb
Tasted: October, 2023
Price: $65.00 Winery online: road13vineyards.com, and private liquor stores
When to drink: 2028-33
Food Pairing: red meats, mushroom risotto