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Orofino Merlot Cabernettext
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Orofino Merlot Cabernet 2004

Cawston, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMinty, orange peel, peppery, compost, tobacco, cherry jam aromas. Dry, round, slightly tannic palate and warm but has some finesse. Light roasted bell pepper, minty, orange, cherry, leafy, black olive, smoky oak and vanilla flavours. A bit hot and tannic but a solid effort. Needs 2-4 years to soften out. Unfined and unfiltered. Tasted: 26 October 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$29.88750mlwinery direct
Producer: Orofino VineyardsDistributors: Winery Direct
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 626990053668