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Sumac Ridge Meritage Black Sage Vineyardtext
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Sumac Ridge Meritage Black Sage Vineyard 2005

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSmoky, savoury, espresso, tobacco leaf, herbal, spicy, cranberry, black olive and licorice aromas. Soft, warm, round palate with smoky espresso oak, vanilla, tobacco leaf, cranberry, cassis, olive flavours with a stewed tea leaf note. Finish is very warm with a sweet and sour edge with light green tannins. More commercially oriented than past vintages.Tasted: 17 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$31.99750mlspecialty listing, vqa and private stores, winery direct
Producer: Sumac Ridge Estate WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 593046UPC: 063657036969