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Mission Hill Merlot Barrel Aged Private Reservetext
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15¾/20

Mission Hill Merlot Barrel Aged Private Reserve 1997

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaEstancia-style smoky, bacon, spicy, coffee vanilla aromas. Quite oaky. Light and soft on the palate, very coffee, vanilla, resiny earth flavours. Easy, forward style red will appeal to general consumer that likes oak. Definitely among the best '97 reds in BC.Tasted: 01 March 2000Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$16.95750ml 
Producer: Mission Hill Family EstateDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Merlot