86POINTS
15½/20
Spierhead Vanguard 2009
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPeppery, prune, stewed cranberry, cassis, herbal, riparian, black olive, roasted pepper, smoky, resin, vanilla and chocolate aromas. Dry, round, elegant palate with light tannins but low mid-palate extract. Tobacco leaf, herbal, cassis, vanilla, coffee, bell pepper, green olive, minty, tomato leaf, soapy cranberry, floral, tea leaf flavours. Needs more texture and ripeness at thi price level.Tasted: 16 January 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancUPC: 00892687000073