Township 7’s 2022 Reserve 7 was crafted with grapes from two distinct Okanagan vineyards. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon came from the rocky soils of Township 7’s Naramata Bench estate Blue Terrace vineyard. These soils drain quickly which in turn coaxes the vines to put their energy into growing concentrated fruit. Rocky soils also hold daytime heat and slowly release it over the cooler nighttime temperatures. For the Naramata Bench, where the growing season can be shorter for Bordeaux varieties, this added heat can help develop darker fruit flavours as well as softer tannins. The Cabernet Franc is from the Raju vineyard near the border in Osoyoos, with soils that are a mix of gravel, sand, and lakebed soil. These soils tend to develop lifted herbal and floral notes in Cab Franc along with a mineral tension.
2022 delivered one of the most balanced and compelling Okanagan vintages in recent years. Fermentation lasted 10–21 days with daily pumpovers for balanced extraction. The wine spent 12 months in barrel, was blended, and then returned to barrel for an additional 12 months for the wine to integrate. Aging was in a mix of 62% French (10% new) and 38% American oak barriques. This is a confident, cellar-worthy red that captures the strength of the 2022 vintage with precision and poise. Powerful yet composed, Township 7’s 2022 Reserve 7 is built for the long haul but is already drinking impressively well.
Recognized for its consistently excellent wines, Township 7 was named one of British Columbia’s Top 10 Wineries at the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada.
Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, plum, and raspberry on the nose, seamlessly layered with cedar, eucalyptus, and a refined herbal lift. The rich, and concentrated palate is flooded with black cherry and blackberry, backed by plush plum and a polished cedar spine. Velvety, structured tannins give it both immediate appeal and the backbone to evolve beautifully over time.
Food Pairing
For a summer night that requires something special, we suggest a cremini and shiitake mushroom risotto alongside Township 7’s 2022 Reserve 7. The mushrooms’ umami earthiness along with the risotto’s creaminess will pair expertly with the wine’s plush fruit.