quicksearch
Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlottext
88POINTS
16/20

Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlot 2005

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpicy, plum, cherry, black olive, rooty, cedar, smoky coffee nose with a bit of leather and tobacco leaf. Dry, tight, slightly tannic palate but elegant if a big tart. Black olive, licorice, smoky, tobacco, savoury, cedar, cherry, dill flavours with a resin and leather finish. A bit oaky and tart, this should improve over the next 1-3 years.Tasted: 23 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$28.00750mlwinery direct, vqa wine stores
Producer: Tinhorn Creek VineyardsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: MerlotUPC: 624802011127