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Moon Curser Tannat
Skaha Bench, Canada
About this product
BC's benchmark Tannat from the Skaha Bench; adapted from Madiran, the Osoyoos heat produces an unusually approachable Tannat with dark cherry, leather and iron without the austere tannin of its French archetype.
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Pairings
complement
meat
Iron and dark cherry in Tannat align with short rib's rich flavour; firm tannin integrates with rendered fat; tobacco adds savoury depth.
classic
main
complement
Tannat's massive tannin structure is built for fatty, rich cuts; the bone marrow fat integrates the tannins while the root vegetable bridges the wine's dark fruit.
classic
main
complement
Tannat's robust structure handles aged hard cheeses exceptionally well; the wine's firm tannins are softened by the cheese's fat and nutty intensity.
established
cheese
complement
BC Tannat's intensity demands game meat's depth; gouda fat and truffle integrate the wine's considerable tannins.
established
casual
complement
game
Moon Curser Tannat's Osoyoos intensity bridges the elk osso buco; a rare BC grape for BC's wildest game preparation
established
main
complement
meat
Duck fat softens Tannat's firm tannin; dark cherry and leather match the confit's deep savoury richness; tobacco adds complexity.
established
main
elevate
The Basque origins of Tannat resonate with Basque beef preparations; the wine's structure and blackberry fruit elevate premium ribeye to a celebratory experience.
adventurous
main
complement
cheese
Firm tannin integrated by crystalline cheese protein; tobacco aligns with aged cheese's savoury complexity.
adventurous
cheese