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Fairview Cellars Madcap Merlot Cabernettext
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Fairview Cellars Madcap Merlot Cabernet 2005

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTobacco leaf, coffee, peppery, light cranberry, meaty, spicy, resin and cedar aromas with a touch of caraway. Dry, somewhat tart entry with chalky, tight tannins. Cranberry, peppery, sour cherry, cedar bark, resin, smoky vanilla, roasted tomato and tobacco flavours with a touch of leather. Finish is very dry and somewhat lean. Needs food.Tasted: 02 February 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.00750mlwinery direct and private wine shops
Producer: Fairview CellarsDistributors: BCWineshop
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 854703UPC: 850104000617