
85POINTS
15¼/20







Benchland Vineyards Merlot 2001
Penticton Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSomewhat reduced nose with rubbery, garlic, peppery, spicy, cherry aromas and some very sweaty, leafy tomato notes. Dry, fairly round, elegant structure with moderately high acidity. Leafy, black cherry, cassis, smoky, sweaty vanilla flavours. A bit port-like but fairly well balanced.Tasted: 29 December 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $16.00 | 750ml | VQA Wine Stores |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 726943UPC: 626990009863