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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlottext
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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlot 2004

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpicy, peppery, cherry jam, coffee, black olive, sandalwood aromas. Dry, soft, round, supple palate with grainy, smooth tannins. Black olive, coffee, vanilla, peppery, licorice, black cherry, tobacco leaf, cardamom flavours. A bit warm but has good balance. Needs 2-3 years to integrate but this is certainly the best release yet of this wine.Tasted: 04 November 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$28.00750mlwinery direct, vqa wine stores
Producer: Tinhorn Creek VineyardsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: MerlotUPC: 624802011127