
86POINTS
15½/20







Sumac Ridge Merlot Black Sage Vineyard 2005
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSlightly herbal, spicy black fruit and espresso nose with bits of tobacco. Light and dry on entry with strong notes of coffee and smoky, earthy, peppery black fruit flavours that finish warm. Smoky coffee dominate the finish. Pricey entry level merlot.Tasted: 23 November 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $19.99 | 750ml | specialty listing, vqa and private stores, winery direct |
AB | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 593053UPC: 778876030536