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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 | $16.95 | 750ml |
Grape: Merlot