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Claar Cellars Cabernet-Merlot 2005
Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesA 60/40 blend with floral, black cherry jam, pruny, peppery, lifted notes mixed with saddle leather, tobacco aromas with a bit of balsamic. Very warm, tart, dry and tannic on the palate and frankly, very rustic. Smoky, coffee, dried cherry, tobacco, peppery, cedar, riparian flavours. Needs time and food to balance.Tasted: 24 October 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $24.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Vino Allegro |