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Poplar Grove Merlottext
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Poplar Grove Merlot 2008

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPeppery, spicy, cherry, tobacco, cedar, licorice root and light sandalwood aromas with a touch of volatility. Dry, full, round, warm palate with smooth tannins. Chocolate, vanilla, peppery, rooty, licorice, savoury, black cherry, tobacco, minty, olive flavours. A bit warm and tart on the finish but has good overall finesse. Needs a few years to integrate the oak.Tasted: 23 August 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.00750mlwinery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Poplar Grove WineryDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 140046UPC: 626990102182