The ‘22 Merlot 2ND PICK.

Sage Hills Wine Merlot 2ND PICK 2022 is from Osoyoos, Canada.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2023-2032Peak window 2025-2028

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Osoyoos Merlot should offer black cherry, plum and violets, with a light herbal note adding aromatic lift. The 2022 Sage Hills bottling is expected to feel supple and rounded, smooth tannins shaping the fruit while fresh acidity keeps the palate lively. Its listed peak spans 2025 through 2028 within a horizon to 2032; the finish should remain soft but defined, with plum and gentle spice lingering.

The 2022 vintage

Sage Hills Wine's 2022 Merlot 2ND PICK comes from Osoyoos, Canada.

About Sage Hills Wine

Sage Hills Wine's Merlot 2ND PICK comes from Osoyoos, Canada.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast duck breast with cherry glaze

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted mushrooms

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Grilled salmon with beet risotto

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Sage Hills Wine Merlot 2ND PICK 2022?

Sage Hills Wine Merlot 2ND PICK 2022 is from Osoyoos, Canada.

When should Sage Hills Wine Merlot 2ND PICK 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 Sage Hills Wine Merlot 2ND PICK 2022?

Pair this wine with Roast duck breast with cherry glaze; Herb-crusted lamb chops with roasted mushrooms; or Grilled salmon with beet risotto.