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2016 Eruption

Description:

This signature wine is ruby red in colour with aromas and flavours of black berries, red plums, dark cherries, figs, cocoa, sweet tobacco, sage, and a hint of peppery spice. Full bodied, with mouth filling, yet supple tannins and the warmth of toasted oak. This plush Bordeaux-style blend will be a hit at your next BBQ or family feast!

Perfect Pairing:

Pairs well with job promotions, romantic date nights in, and family feasts. Try it with aged cheddar, braised short ribs, smoked meats, grilled meats, steak, rich roasts, lamb, game, barbecues or rich pastas with tomato based sauce.

Additional Information:

Serve at 16 - 18⁰C

Awards:

Silver - Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada 2025

90 points - National Wine Awards of Canada 2024

Silver - National Wine Awards of Canada 2024

Silver - Top Red Blends - Trends Top BC Awards 2024 

  • $65.09

Specifications

  • Volume 750.0
  • Alcohol 14.9%
  • Acidity 6.8
  • Bottling Date June 9, 2018
  • pH 3.7
  • Producer Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
  • Residual sugar 4.3
  • Varietal 64% Merlot, 17% Cab Franc, 10.5% Cab Sauv, 8.5% Malbec
  • Vintage 2016
  • Winemaker Daniel Bontorin

Production Notes

Vineyard Notes

A blend of 64% Merlot,17% Cab Franc, 10.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.5% Malbec from our vineyards in Osoyoos and Oliver, B.C. where the soils are mostly gravel & sand. The grapes were hand harvested, crushed and destemmed prior to ferment. It was then barrel aged for 12 months in 45% new French oak.

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
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Judy Wilde
Mmmmm

Very good

T
Trudy Dollman
Eruption the robust wine you cannot get enough of

I love the eruption line. The flavour is like no other full-bodied or robust just the way I enjoy my wine. I’m so happy I found this winery which I will be going to in another week and a half to visit.

S
Sharon Winegarden
eruption

Smooth and flavourful

R
Richard Limoges

Very good

M
Mark & Sheila Everard

2016 Eruption

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
96%
(27)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
Judy Wilde
Mmmmm

Very good

T
Trudy Dollman
Eruption the robust wine you cannot get enough of

I love the eruption line. The flavour is like no other full-bodied or robust just the way I enjoy my wine. I’m so happy I found this winery which I will be going to in another week and a half to visit.

S
Sharon Winegarden
eruption

Smooth and flavourful

R
Richard Limoges

Very good

M
Mark & Sheila Everard

2016 Eruption