Across the vineyard from Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, is their sister winery, Mayhem Wines created by JAK Meyer and his sister, Terry. The grapes come from the Anarchist Mountain Vineyard in Osoyoos as well as vineyards on the Naramata Bench and Oliver.  

While tasting the wines below, winemaker Ajay Chavan came out to talk about his wines. He was born in Australia, raised in New Zealand, and trained in Enology there. He then made his way to BC, where he worked for Checkmate Winery before joining Mayhem Wines.

My Wine Tasting Notes

Mayhem Sparkling White (BC $ not listed) – Mainly Pinot Gris in this sparkling wine along with a touch of Gewurztraminer.  It has fresh stone fruit aromas.  Off-dry with high acidity.  Crisp stone fruit flavours and a touch of honey. –

Mayhem Sparkling Rosé (BC $ not listed) – Nice crab apple aroma.  It is dry, medium-bodied and high acidity.  Lots of texture.  Bigger creamy bubbles.  Fresh red fruits and rhubarb on the palate. Medium length. 

Both of these sparkling wines are available in cans for you to take to the beach, patio, or wherever you want a sparkling sip.  Sold by the dozen, it costs $88.32.

Mayhem Anarchy Pinot Gris 2023 (BC $26.18) – Grapes for this wine come from Kaleden in the Similkameen Valley.  It has a medium lemon colour.  Nice light stone fruit aromas.  Medium body with a silky smooth mouthfeel.  Sweet stone fruit and honey flavours.  Medium acidity.  An easy patio sipper or entertaining wine. 

Mayhem Anarchy Merlot 2021 (BC $39.22) – A medium-intensity dull garnet colour.  Medium-intensity aromas of ripe red cherries, some sweet spices and tomato soup.  Dry, fuller bodied with a smooth and round, but not mouth-filling mouthfeel. Red cherries and tomato soup flavours.  Medium acidity and oak tannins.  Medium length with some pepperiness on the finish. 

Mayhem Anarchy Merlot 2022 (BC $45) – It has an opaque, dull garnet colour.  Light aromas of red fruit, sweet spices and candied cherries.  It is dry, medium body with a soft mouthfeel.  Medium acidity and tannins.  Ripe fruit flavours.  Some candied fruits.  Medium-plus length with pepperiness and firmer tannins on the finish.

Where Can I Buy These Wines?

You can purchase these wines online through the Mayhem Wines website.  Marquis Wine Cellars has the Anarchy Merlot 2021.

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