Oliver Block 249 Red

Fork in the Road - Okanagan Valley - Oliver Block 249 Red - 2003 - 13.5% - $25
14 months oak,
Blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Great big berry and pepper flavours. Needs a little time to open, but big and bold, nicely balanced, can't tell it's had 14 months in oak. Will improve for a year or two.
It's actually a Mission Hill wine, from a vineyard down by Oliver.