Okanagan Crush Pad
Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard
Naramata Bench
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2032.
The ‘22 Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard.
Okanagan Crush Pad Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard 2022 is from Naramata Bench, Canada.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Okanagan Crush Pad's 2022 Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard should show Naramata Bench plum, black cherry and violet, with a herbal edge. Expect a supple, balanced palate, fine tannins giving the ripe fruit shape and acidity bringing lift. Its peak years run from 2025 to 2028, inside a drinking span that ends in 2032. A dry, persistent finish should carry plum skin, spice and earthy detail.
The 2022 vintage
Okanagan Crush Pad's 2022 Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard comes from Naramata Bench, Canada.
About Okanagan Crush Pad
Okanagan Crush Pad's Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard comes from Naramata Bench, Canada.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Mushroom risotto with thyme and parmesan
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with cherry gastrique
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Okanagan Crush Pad Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard 2022?
Okanagan Crush Pad Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard 2022 is from Naramata Bench, Canada.
When should Okanagan Crush Pad Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Okanagan Crush Pad Haywire Merlot King Family Vineyard 2022?
Pair this wine with Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted garlic; Mushroom risotto with thyme and parmesan; or Duck breast with cherry gastrique.