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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Tasting Notes

Tastings: April 2002

15 April 2002

CedarCreek
87PTS

CedarCreek "M" - Madeira Style Wine NV

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaB.C. Madeira is hardly believable but the CedarCreek M is very close in style to the real thing but this blend varietals 1990 to 1995 has been cooking away for a decade. Look for intense nutty, rancio (rancid butter and raisins) butterscotch aromas mixed with a bit of Vin Santo volatility. Intense toasted hazelnut flavours. Quite an amazing effort and certainly worth trying as a curiosity. Prices:
BC$65.00750ml
Producer: CedarCreek Estate Winery
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08 April 2002

Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignontext
89PTS

Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesPeppery, black olive, cassis jam, vanilla and a hint of sweaty saddle leather. Round, soft and moderately elegant with spicy vanilla, coffee and lovely black cherry/cassis fruit flavours with a peppery finish. Nicely balanced, stylish and ready to drink. Good value.Prices:
BC$19.95750ml
Producer: Columbia Crest Winery
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