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Sumac Ridge Meritage Red Black Sage Vineyardtext
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15¾/20

Sumac Ridge Meritage Red Black Sage Vineyard 2006

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSmoky, savoury, tobacco leaf, pudding, resin, crushed herbs, saddle leather, coffee, black cherry arom s with a touch of cassis, green olive and tomato leaf. Dry, round, supple palate with light tannins. Peppery, dried herbs, cedar bark, coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, olive, resin, stewed tea flavours with some black cherry and bell pepper notes. Balanced, forward style but still a bit green. Solid effort considering its 45 per cent cabernet sauvignon content.Tasted: 08 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$29.00750mlvqa and private stores, winery direct
Producer: Sumac Ridge Estate WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 593046UPC: 00778876030468