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Sumac Ridge Merlot Black Sage Vineyardtext
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15½/20

Sumac Ridge Merlot Black Sage Vineyard 2006

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCoffee, savoury, resin, licorice, smoky, tobacco leaf, compost, olive aromas. Soft, round, dry, supple palate with savoury, earthy, tobacco, coffee, resin, cedar, black olive, prune and vanilla flavours with a slight bitter tea tannin finish. A bit hot and pruny with a tart edge but balanced tannins.Tasted: 15 December 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$20.00750mlvqa and private stores, winery direct
AB$25.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Sumac Ridge Estate WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 593053UPC: 778876030536