Black Swift Screaming Frenzy 2023 Meritage 750ml

Black Swift Vineyards takes its name from the elusive high-flying bird that lays a single egg a year and gathers in what is genuinely called a screaming frenzy. From their West Kelowna base on Boucherie Road, Jason Parkes keeps the flagship Black Swift label for single-vineyard bottlings and uses Screaming Frenzy for approachable everyday wines with labels that cheerfully mock the industry. A Bordeaux blend, Merlot-led with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Ripe and textured: blackberry, cassis and currant over star anise, nutmeg and herb-dusted leather. Fine tannins, soft acid, long.

Pairing: lamb Bolognese, meaty lasagne, pepperoni pizza, aged cheddar.