Wines for People and Moments Black Sage wines are fresh, fruit forward and ready to enjoy with family and friends now. Delivering fruit freshness and approachability, the sun-ripened berries also produce robust full-bodied wines that, along with the structured acidity the Black Sage Bench is blessed with, make for cellar-worthy wines. This makes them perfect for special celebrations in the future too.
Top-Shelf Quality at Wallet-Friendly Prices
Black Sage’s “Wine Whisperer” Winemaker Jason James brings those flavour characteristics forward, drawing on a background in biology, a certificate in oenology and viticulture from Brock University and a range of winery roles in Ontario and at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in BC. Since becoming the winemaker at Black Sage in 2010, he has been embracing the virtues of the local terroir and using his expertise to continually create honest-to-goodness award-winning wines. Wine Competition, and its 2020 Merlot earned Gold at the 2023 Sélections Mondiales des Vins. The price? Each under $35. This is the winery’s undeniable value proposition. Consumers get top-quality wines at affordable prices. In blind tastings, experts often expect Black Sage wines to be priced much higher than they are, because of their incredible quality. Consider this: Black Sage’s 2020 Cabernet Franc won Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco International
“I’m thrilled that our wines are resonating with those seeking enjoyment now, but the potential for aging truly excites me. It speaks to the quality of the grapes and the unique terroir of Black Sage.”
Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Franc BC VQA $32.99 593038 Bursting with ripe berries, fresh acidity and integrated tannins. Undoubtedly one of BC’s best Cabernet Francs. Black Sage Vineyard Pipe BC VQA $29.99 713750 500 ml Dried figs, dates and praline anchor this wine’s complex flavours that linger over a luxuriously long finish. Perfect with pecan pie or salted chocolate ganache. currants, chocolate and vanilla, this blockbuster is balanced with
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