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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Merlot 2008
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSpicy, cedar, cherry, barnyard, coffee, vanilla, cranberry, olive, tobacco leaf aromas with a touch of prune. Round, dry, smooth palate with light, grainy tannins. Cherry, prune, cedar, smoky, tobacco flavours flecked with pepper, chocolate and savoury olive flavours. Good concentration if a bit fresh on the finish. Needs a couple of years to round out.Tasted: 27 December 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $28.00 | 750ml | winery direct, vqa wine stores |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 153213UPC: 624802011127