Jamie Lauder

9.1

2019 LaStella Espressivo.
32 % Cabernet Franc, 31 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Merlot and 10 % Sangiovese.
A “Super Tuscan” from Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.
18 months in French oak with very little new oak.
Red and dark fruit with red currants and black cherries. Savoury and herbal with spicy notes and crisp acidity on the finish but still maintaining texture.
The wine maker is Severine Pinte and she is heading sister wineries at LaStella and Le Vieux Pin in the Okanagan.
She is arguably making some of the best wines in British Columbia. — a year ago

Christopher Fowler

9.1

This bottle came back with us from BC last summer. It may be the perfect charcuterie wine. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Scott Kusalik

9.3

Closed when opened. Required a decant. Great balance, aging gracefully — 2 years ago

Tara Abernethy

9.1

Excellent Tuscan blend. The 2008 has notes of tobacco and leather while carrying a long, dry finish. One of my favorite reds from the Okanagan. — 9 years ago

Jordan Smyth

9.5

Perfect Sweetness and acidity. Makes your mouth want more......the faint carbonation dosn't hurt either. — 10 years ago

Dave Chambers

9.1

Having a fresh pasta with a Ndjua and pork ragu, fresh baked focaccia and this Fortissmo from LaStella. — 4 years ago

with Heather

Natasha Lukic

9.3

A fun, sweet wine. The peach notes are delicious. — 9 years ago

Mark Mcconkey

9.6

Complex, not too fruity, great cab sauv — 12 years ago