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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlot (Stelvin)text
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Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection Merlot (Stelvin) 2001

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaVery spicy, black olive, licorice, black cherry, compost aromas with lots of spicy clove, vanilla, coffee undertones but somewhat hot. After one year, screw cap appears spicier and a bit fruitier and even a bit reduces compared to cork and with less green notes. Very rich, round, smooth palate with quite grainy tannins. Big coffee, smoky oak, vanilla, peppery, black olive, clove and black cherry flavours. Quite hot but has good balance overall and nicer mouth feel. Will definitely improve.Tasted: 05 August 2004Tasted by: Prices:
BC$28.00750mlWinery Only Oct 1
Producer: Tinhorn Creek VineyardsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: MerlotUPC: 624802011127