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Van Westen Vineyards Voluptuous 2005
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMilk chocolate, peppery, pruny, tobacco, cherry jam, floral, cedar bark nose. Dry, somewhat tart, tannic palate. Cedar bark, sour cherry, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco leaf, earthy, floral flavours. Finish is tart, hard and very dry. Needs several years in bottle but doesn't really have the balance that is required to age gracefully.Tasted: 12 July 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $30.00 | 750ml | winery direct and private wine shops march '06 |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet FrancUPC: 626990066309