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Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Sunrock Illumina 2015 Wine Review

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Sunrock Illumina 2015

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Sunrock  Illumina 2015

Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $36.95

Drink: 2017-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Jackson-Triggs Okanagan

More Vintages: 2012  2016 

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 661983
  • $35.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

From the Great Estates Okanagan, Sunrock Vineyards Illumina (2015) is a different and unique blend of estate Zinfandel and Shiraz red wine grapes. The wine is deep ruby from core to rim. On the nose the wine is raspberry jam, blackberry compote, savoury spice and a whiff of vanilla. Illumina is dry with defined savoury sage, garrigue herbs, meaty, leathery notes and a smooth mid-palate of blackberries, black cherry liqueur. Incredible structure and balanced acidity with a medium-plus finish that seems to start and hang for a while then continue with soft ripe cherries and hint of vanilla. Tannins are present but are fine and velvety. Try the first glass on its own to capture the nuances of this wine and then pair with Bavarian Roast Pork in Dubbel Trappist-style ale and apple cider for a real taste sensation. Illumina 2015 was awarded double gold in the San Francisco 2016 International Wine Competition.

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